Indiana § 16-42-20-12 - Possession and distribution of controlled substances for research purposes
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§ 16-42-20-12. Possession and distribution of controlled substances for research purposes
Sec. 12. The Indiana board of pharmacy may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances by persons engaged in research. Persons who obtain this authorization are exempt from state prosecution for possession and distribution of controlled substances to the extent of the authorization.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.5-8(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
IC 16-42-21Chapter 21. Drugs: Drug Samples
16-42-21-1"Controlled substance" 16-42-21-2"Drug sample" 16-42-21-3"Practitioner" 16-42-21-4Delivery of drug samples to ultimate user after removal from original packaging or after expiration date; offense
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-42-20-12 ("Possession and distribution of controlled substances for research purposes") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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