§ 563.054 — ADMINISTRATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS.

Texas § 563.054

• Jurisdiction: Texas
• Code OC: Occupations Code

Text

Sec. 563.054. ADMINISTRATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS. (a) A veterinarian may:
(1) administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian's office, or on the patient's premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian's patients;
(2) delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:
(A) is qualified and properly trained; and
(B) acts under the veterinarian's supervision; and
(3) itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).
(b) This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.
(c) The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:
(1) laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; and
(2) state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.

Legislative History

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.