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Qualified practitioner in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Qualified practitioner” 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 Utah criminal code.

What does “Qualified practitioner” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Qualified practitioner" means a practitioner who is: (1)(d)(i) registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to issue an emergency medical order; and (1)(d)(ii) working at a general acute hospital. (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-307)

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