Distribution of prescription medication on school property - exceptions - ...
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 579.150
in effect579.150. Distribution of prescription medication on school property — exceptions — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of distribution of prescription medication on school property if he or she is less than twenty-one years of age and knowingly distributes upon the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary school or school bus a prescription medication to any individual who does not have a valid prescription for such medication. For purposes of this section, prescription medication shall not include medication containing a controlled substance, as defined in section 195.010 .
2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person authorized to distribute a prescription medication by any school personnel who are responsible for storing, maintaining, or dispensing any prescription medication under chapter 338 . This section shall not limit the use of any prescription medication by emergency personnel during an emergency situation.
3. The offense of distribution of prescription medication on school property is a class B misdemeanor for a first offense and a class A misdemeanor for any second or subsequent offense.
(L. 2005 H.B. 353 and S.B. 254, A.L. 2005 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 2, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 577.625; Effective 1-01-17
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