§ 35-7-1053 — Miscellaneous provisions

(a) Prosecution for any violation of law occurring prior
to the effective date of this act is not affected or abated by
this act. If the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set
out in Article V of this act, the penalties under Article V
apply if they are less than those under prior law.
(b) Civil seizures or forfeitures and injunctive
proceedings commenced prior to the effective date of this act
are not affected by this act.
(c) All administrative proceedings pending under prior
laws which are superseded by this act shall be continued and
brought to a final determination in accord with the laws and
rules in effect prior to the effective date of the act. Any
substance controlled under prior law which is not listed within
Schedules I through V is automatically controlled without
further proceedings and shall be listed in the appropriate
schedule.
(d) The board shall initially permit persons to register
who own or operate any establishment engaged in the manufacture,
distribution, or dispensing of any controlled substance prior to
the effective date of this act and who are registered or
licensed by the state.
(e) This act applies to violations of law, seizures and
forfeiture, injunctive proceedings, administrative proceedings
and investigations which occur following its effective date.