Florida § 499.024 - Drug product classification.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 499.024 — Drug product classification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 499.024. Drug product classification.
The department shall adopt rules to classify drug products intended for use by humans which the United States Food and Drug Administration has not classified in the federal act or the Code of Federal Regulations. (1) Drug products must be classified as proprietary, prescription, or investigational drugs. (2) If a product is distributed without required labeling, it is misbranded while held for sale. (3) Any product that falls under the definition of drug in s. 499.003 may be classified under the authority of this section. This section does not subject portable emergency oxygen inhalators to classification; however, this section does not exempt any person from ss. 499.01 and 499.015. (4) Any product classified under the authority of this section reverts to the federal classification, if different, upon the federal regulation or act becoming effective. (5) The department may by rule reclassify drugs subject to this part when such classification action is necessary to protect the public health. (6) The department may adopt rules that exempt from any labeling or packaging requirements of this part drugs classified under this section if those requirements are not necessary to protect the public health.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 499.024
What does Florida Statutes § 499.024 cover?
Section 499.024 ("Drug product classification.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 499.024?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 499.024 apply to my situation?
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