South Carolina Statutes
§ 44-53-720 — Restrictions on use of methadone.
Methadone and its salts are restricted to:
(1)use in treatment, maintenance, or detoxification programs as approved by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, including narcotic treatment programs operating pursuant to Section 40-43-72.
(2)dispensing by a hospital for analgesia, pertussis, and detoxification treatment as approved by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
(3)dispensing by a retail pharmacy for analgesia as provided for by R. 61-4, Section 507.5.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1976 Code SECTION 44-53-730; 1962 Code SECTION 32-1510.83; 1972 (57) 2642; 1980 Act No. 439, SECTION 1; 2000 Act No. 355, SECTION 12; 2023 Act No. 43 (H.3870), SECTION 2, eff May 16, 2023. Effect of Amendment 2023 Act No. 43, SECTION 2, in (1), inserted ", including narcotic treatment programs operating pursuant to Section 40-43-72" at the end.
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§ 44-53-10
General powers of Department of Health and Environmental Control regarding controlled substances.§ 44-53-110
Definitions.§ 44-53-1130
Penalties.§ 44-53-120
Duties of State Law Enforcement Division.§ 44-53-1210
Definitions.§ 44-53-1220
Sale of caustic or corrosive substance in misbranded parcel, package, or container prohibited.§ 44-53-1230
Confiscation of misbranded caustic or corrosive substance parcels, packages, or containers.§ 44-53-1240
Enforcement; approval of brands and labels.§ 44-53-1250
Penalties.§ 44-53-130
Coordination of law enforcement.§ 44-53-1310
Short title.§ 44-53-1320
Definitions.§ 44-53-1350
Exemptions.