(1) A law enforcement agency shall prepare a report identifying each prescribed controlled substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV of s. 893.03 which is found on or near the deceased or among the deceased’s possessions. The report must identify the person who prescribed the controlled substance, if known or ascertainable. Thereafter, the law enforcement agency shall submit a copy of the report to the medical examiner.
(2) A medical examiner who is preparing a report pursuant to s. 406.11 shall include in the report information identifying each prescribed controlled substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV of s. 893.03 that was found in, on, or near the deceased or among the deceased’s possessions.
History.—s. 6, ch. 2007-156; s. 28, ch. 2016-105.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 893 - Drug Abuse Prevention and Control
893.015 - Statutory References.
893.03 - Standards and Schedules.
893.0301 - Death Resulting From Apparent Drug Overdose; Reporting Requirements.
893.031 - Industrial Exceptions to Controlled Substance Scheduling.
893.0356 - Control of New Substances; Findings of Fact; “Controlled Substance Analog” Defined.
893.04 - Pharmacist and Practitioner.
893.05 - Practitioners and Persons Administering Controlled Substances in Their Absence.
893.055 - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
893.0551 - Public Records Exemption for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
893.06 - Distribution of Controlled Substances; Order Forms; Labeling and Packaging Requirements.
893.10 - Burden of Proof; Photograph or Video Recording of Evidence.
893.101 - Legislative Findings and Intent.
893.105 - Testing and Destruction of Seized Substances.
893.11 - Suspension, Revocation, and Reinstatement of Business and Professional Licenses.
893.12 - Contraband; Seizure, Forfeiture, Sale.
893.13 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties.
893.138 - Local Administrative Action to Abate Certain Activities Declared Public Nuisances.
893.145 - “Drug Paraphernalia” Defined.
893.146 - Determination of Paraphernalia.
893.149 - Unlawful Possession of Listed Chemical.
893.1495 - Retail Sale of Ephedrine and Related Compounds.
893.165 - County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment or Education Trust Funds.
893.20 - Continuing Criminal Enterprise.
893.30 - Controlled Substance Safety Education and Awareness.