§ 40:1168.2 — Definitions

Louisiana § 40:1168.2

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1168.2. Definitions
For purposes of this Subpart, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them
in this Section:
(1) "Adverse event" means any incident relating to the use of a drug prescribed or
recommended to a patient that may result in serious harm or injury to the patient or in the
patient's death.
(2) "Authorized clinician" means all of the following licensed health professionals
authorized pursuant to R.S. 40:1046 to recommend medical marijuana to patients:
(a) Any physician licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board
of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in this state.
(b) Any nurse practitioner licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State
Board of Nursing to practice advanced practice registered nursing in this state and who has
prescriptive authority conferred by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
(c) Any medical psychologist licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana
State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medical psychology in this state.
(3) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
(4) "Data system" means the system authorized and provided for in R.S. 40:1168.3.
(5) "Medical marijuana" means the therapeutic substance produced under the
authority of and in accordance with R.S. 40:1046.

Legislative History

Acts 2019, No. 207, §1; Acts 2022, No. 444, §1.