Louisiana Statutes
§ 40:991 — Prescription for controlled dangerous substances; proof of valid prescription; time
Louisiana·Title 40 Public Health and Safety
§991. Prescription for controlled dangerous substances; proof of valid prescription; time period for raising defense; notice to prosecution
A.An individual who claims possession of a valid prescription for any controlled
dangerous substance as a defense to a violation of the provisions of the Uniform Controlled
Dangerous Substances Law shall have the obligation to produce sufficient proof of a valid
prescription to the appropriate prosecuting office. Production of the original prescription
bottle with the defendant's name, the pharmacist's name, and prescription number shall be
sufficient proof of a valid prescription as provided for in this Section.
B.As used in this Section, "controlled dangerous substance" shall have the same
meaning as provided in R.S. 40:961 and "prescription" shall
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Legislative History
Acts 2009, No. 265, §1.
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