Ind. Code ch. 12-23-13

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Ind. Code § 12-23-13-1 Individuals under influence of controlled substance in public place; lawful circumstances

Sec. 1. It is lawful for an individual to be under the influence of a controlled substance in a public place if the individual can present positive proof of the following: (1) The individual is under the care of the division, a community mental health center, a managed care provider, or a licensed physician. (2) The controlled substance constitutes medical treatment authorized by state and federal law. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-25.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.44.

Ind. Code § 12-23-13-2 Prescribing, dispensing, or administering controlled substances for treatment of drug abuse; conditions

Sec. 2. It is lawful to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances for the treatment of drug abuse if the following conditions are met: (1) The controlled substances are used for the treatment or maintenance of a drug abuser. (2) The treatment or maintenance is medically indicated. (3) The treatment or maintenance is prescribed by a physician as a part of a rehabilitation program approved by the director and dispensed in compliance with the regulations for the dispensing of controlled substances. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-26.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.

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