Texas Occupations Code

§ 258.053 — USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS

OC § 258.053Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part D. DENTISTRY · Ch. 258. PRACTICE BY DENTIST · Art. B. GENERAL PRACTICE PROVISIONS

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(a)In this section, "narcotic drugs," "dangerous drugs," and "controlled substances" have the meanings defined or recognized by federal law or the law of this state.

(b)A dentist may not:

(1)prescribe, provide, obtain, order, administer, possess, dispense, give, or deliver to or for any person a narcotic drug, dangerous drug, or controlled substance:

(A)that is not necessary or required; or

(B)the use or possession of which would promote addiction to the drug or substance; or

(2)aid, abet, or cause another person to engage in an action described by Subdivision (1).

Legislative history

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.