South Carolina § 44-53-200 - Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule II.
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§ 44-53-200. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule II.
The Department shall place a substance in Schedule II if it finds that:
(a) It has a high potential for abuse;
(b) It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions; and
(c) Abuse may lead to severe psychic or physical dependence.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-1510.32; 1971 (57) 800.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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