South Carolina § 44-53-373 - Authorized users of xylazine.
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§ 44-53-373. Authorized users of xylazine.
Nothing in this article applies to veterinarians in connection with the practice of their profession and the legitimate use of xylazine within the veterinary practice, including:
(A) the distribution or possession of xylazine by a licensed veterinarian for use in legitimate veterinary practice;
(B) the possession of xylazine pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian; or
(C) the possession of xylazine in an injectable form for use in nonhuman species.
HISTORY: 2024 Act No. 177 (H.4617), SECTION 3, eff May 20, 2024.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-53-373 ("Authorized users of xylazine.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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