(1) Any controlled substance or listed chemical seized as evidence may be sample tested and weighed by the seizing agency after the seizure. Any such sample and the analysis thereof shall be admissible into evidence in any civil or criminal action for the purpose of proving the nature, composition, and weight of the substance seized. In addition, the seizing agency may photograph or videotape, for use at trial, the controlled substance or listed chemical seized.
(2) Controlled substances or listed chemicals that are not retained for sample testing as provided in subsection (1) may be destroyed pursuant to a court order issued in accordance with s. 893.12.
History.—s. 1, ch. 82-88; s. 3, ch. 91-279.
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.