Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-3.12. Records of controlled substances used in professional practice
Every practitioner or other person who is authorized to administer or professionally use controlled substances shall keep a record of controlled substances received by him or her, and a record of all controlled substances administered, dispensed, or professionally used by him or her; other than by prescription.
History of Section.
P.L. 1974, ch. 183, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-3.12
- Administer: refers to the direct application of controlled substances to the body of a patient or research subject by:
(i) A practitioner, or, in his or her presence by his or her authorized agent; or
(ii) The patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner whether the application is by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means. See Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-1.02
- Person: means any corporation, association, partnership, or one or more individuals. See Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-1.02
- Practitioner: means :
(i) A physician, osteopath, dentist, chiropodist, veterinarian, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state. See Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-1.02