Mississippi Code
Article 3 - Uniform Controlled Substances Law
§ 41-29-171. Research programs on misuse and abuse of controlled substances

The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Medical Licensure, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the Mississippi Board of Nursing and the State Board of Optometry shall encourage research on misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In connection with the research, and in furtherance of the enforcement of this article they may:
Develop new or improved approaches, techniques, systems, equipment and devices to strengthen the enforcement of this article;
Determine patterns of misuse and abuse of controlled substances and the social effects thereof; and
Improve methods for preventing, predicting, understanding and dealing with the misuse and abuse of controlled substances;
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the State Board of Education may enter into contracts for educational and research activities without performance bonds.
The board 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.

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