SB 26-31

Senate Bill 26-31 in Colorado allows certain prescription drugs containing controlled substances (like those classified as schedule I by the DEA) to be legally prescribed and used if approved by the FDA and rescheduled or designated by the DEA. This means that people who are authorized to use these medications can possess them without breaking the law, provided they follow both federal and state regulations. The bill does not apply to natural medicine products or marijuana-related substances. Since it has been signed into law, this legislation is now in effect and impacts individuals who need specific prescription drugs containing controlled substances.

Official Summary

The act exempts from schedule I a prescription drug product containing a schedule I controlled substance (product) if the product is:Approved for prescription use by the United States food and drug administration;Designated or rescheduled by the United States drug enforcement agency (DEA); Dispensed by a pharmacy or prescription drug outlet, or administered by an authorized practitioner; andPossessed by a person who is authorized to possess a controlled substance.     The exemption applies upon the DEA's designation or rescheduling.     The act requires that the product be controlled in Colorado in the same manner as the product is controlled by the DEA and state law.     The act clarifies that its provisions do not apply to or affect the regulation of or lawful actions or conduct concerning natural medicine, natural medicine product, marijuana, or marijuana concentrate.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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