South Dakota legal term
Legend drug in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Legend drug” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Legend drug” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(3) "Legend drug," any drug defined by section 503(b) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended on January 15, 1980, and under which definition its label is required to bear the statement "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription"; (4) "Solid dosage form," capsules or tablets intended for oral use. (SDCL § 34-20B-28.1)
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