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Tex. Occ. Code § 258.053

USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS

Known as the Dental Practice Act

The act spans §§ 251.001–267.006 (231 sections).

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

(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).

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.