Florida § 893.0301 - Death resulting from apparent drug overdose; reporting requirements.
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§ 893.0301. Death resulting from apparent drug overdose; reporting requirements.
If a person dies of an apparent drug overdose: (1) A law enforcement agency shall prepare a report identifying each prescribed controlled substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV of s. 893.03 which is found on or near the deceased or among the deceased’s possessions. The report must identify the person who prescribed the controlled substance, if known or ascertainable. Thereafter, the law enforcement agency shall submit a copy of the report to the medical examiner. (2) A medical examiner who is preparing a report pursuant to s. 406.11 shall include in the report information identifying each prescribed controlled substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV of s. 893.03 that was found in, on, or near the deceased or among the deceased’s possessions.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 893.0301
What does Florida Statutes § 893.0301 cover?
Section 893.0301 ("Death resulting from apparent drug overdose; reporting requirements.") 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.
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