North Dakota § 43-29-19 - Veterinary prescription drugs
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-29-19 — Veterinary prescription drugs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-29-19. Veterinary prescription drugs
1. Except as provided under subsection 2, a veterinary prescription drug must be dispensed, used, or prescribed within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. 2. Other than a controlled substance, a veterinarian may dispense a veterinary prescription drug without establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship if: a. The drug is prescribed by a veterinarian or by a foreign practitioner who has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; b. The prescribing veterinarian or foreign practitioner has an inadequate supply of the drug, failure to dispense the drug would interrupt a therapeutic regimen, or failure to dispense the drug would cause an animal to suffer; c. The dispensing veterinarian verifies the prescription with the prescribing veterinarian or foreign practitioner; and d. The dispensing veterinarian is not presumptively aware of any disciplinary action against the prescribing veterinarian or foreign practitioner.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-29-19
What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-29-19 cover?
Section 43-29-19 ("Veterinary prescription drugs") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 43-29-19?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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