§ 21-28-3.21 - Operation of treatment and rehabilitation programs for drug dependent persons.

SECTION 21-28-3.21

   § 21-28-3.21  Operation of treatment andrehabilitation programs for drug dependent persons. – The administering or dispensing directly, but not prescribing, of anycontrolled substance listed in any schedule to a drug dependent person for thepurpose of continuing his or her dependence upon the drugs in the course ofconducting an authorized clinical investigation in the development of atreatment and rehabilitation program for drug dependent persons shall be deemedto be within the meaning of the term "in the course of professional practice,"provided that:

   (1) Approval is obtained prior to the initiation of theprogram by submission of an application for approval to proper federalauthorities; and

   (2) A license to operate the program within the state isobtained from the director of health.