As used in this article:
(1) "Authorized delegate" means an individual who is approved as having access to the prescription monitoring program and who is directly supervised by an authorized practitioner or pharmacist.
(2) "Controlled substances" means those substances listed in Schedules II, III, and IV of the schedules provided for in Sections 44-53-210, 44-53-230, 44-53-250, and 44-53-270.
(3) "Dispenser" means a person who delivers a Schedule II-IV controlled substance to the ultimate user, but does not include:
(a) a licensed hospital pharmacy that distributes controlled substances for the purpose of inpatient hospital care or dispenses prescriptions for controlled substances at the time of discharge from the hospital;
(b) a practitioner or other authorized person who administers these controlled substances; or
(c) a wholesale distributor of a Schedule II-IV controlled substance.
(4) "Drug control" means the Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Drug Control.
(5) "Patient" means the person or animal who is the ultimate user of a drug for whom a prescription is issued or for whom a drug is dispensed, or both.
(6) "Practitioner" means an individual authorized pursuant to state and federal law to prescribe controlled substances.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 396, Section 1, eff June 14, 2006; 2014 Act No. 244 (S.840), Section 1, eff June 6, 2014; 2017 Act No. 91 (H.3824), Section 2, eff May 19, 2017.
Effect of Amendment
2017 Act No. 91, Section 2, in the introductory paragraph, substituted "article" for "section"; redesignated (5), relating to the definition of authorized delegate, as (1), and redesignated accordingly; and added (6), relating to the definition of practitioner.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 53 - Poisons, Drugs And Other Controlled Substances
Section 44-53-20. "Food" and "drug" defined.
Section 44-53-30. Persons selling certain articles to furnish samples for analysis.
Section 44-53-40. Obtaining certain drugs, devices, preparations, or compounds by fraud or deceit.
Section 44-53-110. Definitions.
Section 44-53-120. Duties of State Law Enforcement Division.
Section 44-53-130. Coordination of law enforcement.
Section 44-53-140. Certain communications and observations privileged.
Section 44-53-160. Manner in which changes in schedule of controlled substances made.
Section 44-53-170. Nomenclature of controlled substances in schedules.
Section 44-53-180. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule I.
Section 44-53-190. Schedule I.
Section 44-53-200. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule II.
Section 44-53-210. Schedule II.
Section 44-53-220. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule III.
Section 44-53-230. Schedule III.
Section 44-53-240. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule IV.
Section 44-53-250. Schedule IV.
Section 44-53-260. Tests for inclusion of substance in Schedule V.
Section 44-53-270. Schedule V.
Section 44-53-300. Granting of registration.
Section 44-53-310. Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of registration; civil fine.
Section 44-53-330. Copy of judgment sent to licensing board upon conviction.
Section 44-53-340. Records and inventories of registrants.
Section 44-53-350. Order forms for distribution of controlled substances.
Section 44-53-360. Prescriptions.
Section 44-53-361. Prescriptions for opioid antidotes.
Section 44-53-362. Controlled substance take-back events and mail-back programs; collectors.
Section 44-53-363. Prerequisites to issuing opioid analgesics to minors.
Section 44-53-365. Theft of controlled substance; penalty.
Section 44-53-370. Prohibited acts A; penalties.
Section 44-53-378. Exposing child to methamphetamine.
Section 44-53-380. Prohibited acts B; penalties.
Section 44-53-390. Prohibited acts C; penalties.
Section 44-53-392. Weight of controlled substance.
Section 44-53-395. Prohibited acts; penalties.
Section 44-53-400. Penalties in article in addition to those under other laws.
Section 44-53-410. Prosecution in another jurisdiction shall be bar to prosecution.
Section 44-53-420. Attempt and conspiracy; attempt to possess; penalties.
Section 44-53-430. Appeals from orders of Department.
Section 44-53-440. Distribution to persons under eighteen.
Section 44-53-445. Distribution of controlled substance within proximity of school.
Section 44-53-450. Conditional discharge; eligibility for expungement.
Section 44-53-460. Reduced sentence for accommodation offenses.
Section 44-53-480. Enforcement.
Section 44-53-490. Drug inspectors.
Section 44-53-500. Procedure for issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants.
Section 44-53-520. Forfeitures.
Section 44-53-540. Burden of proof.
Section 44-53-550. Prosecutions prior to effective date of article.
Section 44-53-570. Service of search warrants.
Section 44-53-582. Return of monies used to purchase controlled substances.
Section 44-53-590. Penalty for use of property in manner which makes it subject to forfeiture.
Section 44-53-610. Short title.
Section 44-53-620. Definitions.
Section 44-53-640. Patient Qualification Review Advisory Board; membership; compensation; duties.
Section 44-53-650. Director to obtain and distribute marijuana.
Section 44-53-660. Annual report.
Section 44-53-720. Restrictions on use of methadone.
Section 44-53-730. Restrictions on sale and distribution of methadone.
Section 44-53-740. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 44-53-750. Autopsy on person dying while enrolled in program.
Section 44-53-760. Admission of minors to programs.
Section 44-53-810. Legislative findings.
Section 44-53-820. Establishment of DARE Fund; purpose.
Section 44-53-830. Board of directors; membership; terms.
Section 44-53-840. Board members to be reimbursed for expenses.
Section 44-53-850. Powers of board.
Section 44-53-860. Chairman; meetings; quorum.
Section 44-53-870. Director and staff; maximum administrative costs.
Section 44-53-880. Use of funds.
Section 44-53-890. Annual report.
Section 44-53-950. Veterinarians and licensed durable medical equipment providers exception.
Section 44-53-1110. Prohibition on aromatic hydrocarbons used as intoxicants.
Section 44-53-1120. Unlawful use or possession of aromatic hydrocarbons.
Section 44-53-1130. Penalties.
Section 44-53-1210. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1240. Enforcement; approval of brands and labels.
Section 44-53-1250. Penalties.
Section 44-53-1310. Short title.
Section 44-53-1320. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1350. Exemptions.
Section 44-53-1370. Childhood lead poisoning prevention education program.
Section 44-53-1380. Notification of incidents of lead poisoning.
Section 44-53-1390. Investigation of lead poisoning case reports; right of entry.
Section 44-53-1440. Restriction on rental; existing occupants.
Section 44-53-1450. Regulations.
Section 44-53-1460. Legal actions not affected.
Section 44-53-1480. Penalties.
Section 44-53-1485. Civil penalties.
Section 44-53-1490. Private causes of action; action by municipality.
Section 44-53-1495. Funding contingency.
Section 44-53-1510. Definition of "anabolic steroid"; exceptions.
Section 44-53-1520. Unprofessional conduct to dispense under certain circumstances.
Section 44-53-1550. What constitutes a prior offense.
Section 44-53-1610. Citation of article.
Section 44-53-1630. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1645. Requirement to review patient's prescription history.
Section 44-53-1650. Confidentiality; persons to whom data may be released.
Section 44-53-1655. Practitioner prescription report cards.
Section 44-53-1660. Contract for administration by other state agency or private vendor.
Section 44-53-1670. Promulgation of regulations.
Section 44-53-1680. Violations and penalties.
Section 44-53-1810. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1830. Cannabidiol for use in clinical trials.
Section 44-53-1910. Definitions.
Section 44-53-1920. Limited immunity for a person who seeks medical assistance for another.
Section 44-53-1930. Limited immunity for overdose victim.
Section 44-53-1940. Decision to seek medical assistance a mitigating factor.
Section 44-53-1960. Construction of article.
Section 44-53-1970. Civil and criminal immunity for law enforcement officers.