Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Commerce
Title R156 - Professional Licensing
Rule R156-37 - Utah Controlled Substances Act Rule
Section R156-37-306 - Exemption from Licensure - Law Enforcement Personnel, University Research, Narcotic Detection Training of Animals, and Animal Control

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 156-37-306

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

Under Subsection 58-37-6(2)(d), the following persons are exempt from licensure under Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act:

(1)

(a) except as specified in Subsection (1)(b), law enforcement agencies and their sworn personnel, to the extent their official duties require them to possess controlled substances, if they:
(i) act within the scope of their enforcement responsibilities;

(ii) maintain accurate records of controlled substances that come into their possession; and

(iii) maintain an effective audit trail;

(b) law enforcement personnel may not purchase or possess controlled substances for administration to animals unless the purchase or possession is in accordance with a controlled substance license;

(2) individuals and entities engaged in research using pharmaceuticals as defined in Subsection 58-17b-102(66) within a research facility as defined in Subsection R156-17b-102(48); and

(3) individuals employed by a facility engaged in the following activities, if the facility employing that individual has a controlled substance license in Utah and a DEA registration number, and uses the controlled substances according to a written protocol:

(a) narcotic detection training of animals for law enforcement use; or

(b) animal control, including:
(i) animal euthanasia; or

(ii) animal immobilization.

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