Texas § HS.439.003 - PRESCRIPTION AND ADMINISTRATION

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§ HS.439.003. PRESCRIPTION AND ADMINISTRATION

PRESCRIPTION AND ADMINISTRATION. (a) Unless prohibited by federal law, a licensed physician may prescribe or administer laetrile in the treatment of cancer. (b) A physician acting in accordance with federal and state law is not subject to disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board for prescribing or administering laetrile to a patient under the physician's care who has requested the substance unless that board makes a formal finding that the substance is harmful. (c) A finding under Subsection (b) must be made in a hearing conducted as provided by Chapter 2001 , Government Code. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.1142, eff. April 2, 2015.

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