Sec. 7544.
(1) The administrator may authorize persons engaged in research on the use and effects of controlled substances to withhold the names and other identifying characteristics of individuals who are the subjects of the research. Persons who obtain this authorization are not compelled in a civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or other proceeding to identify the individuals who are the subjects of research for which the authorization was obtained.
(2) The administrator may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances by persons engaged in research. Persons who obtain this authorization are exempt from state prosecution for possession and distribution of controlled substances to the extent of the authorization.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 7 - Controlled Substances (333.7101...333.7545)
368-1978-7-75 - Part 75 Enforcement and Administration (333.7501...333.7545)
Section 333.7501 - Arrest Without Warrant.
Section 333.7502 - Powers of Agents.
Section 333.7507 - Administrative Inspections of Controlled Premises.
Section 333.7511 - Restraining or Enjoining Violation; Trial by Jury.
Section 333.7516 - Name or Identity of Patient, Research, or Individual.
Section 333.7522 - Property Subject to Forfeiture; Seizure; Process; Seizure Without Process.
Section 333.7524a - Repealed. 2015, Act 148, Eff. Feb. 1, 2016.
Section 333.7527 - Destruction of Controlled Substance Seized as Evidence.
Section 333.7533 - Judicial Review.
Section 333.7541 - Educational Programs; Powers of Administrator.
Section 333.7543 - Research and Enforcement; Duties of Administrator.
Section 333.7545 - Contracts for Educational and Research Activities.