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Code · Kentucky · Chapter 218A — Controlled substances

218A.288 Seizure of unlawful prescription.

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(1)A pharmacist, practitioner, or other person authorized by law to dispense controlled
substances, or an employee of that person, may seize and retain any prescription
which he has reasonable suspicion for believing is forged, altered, or deceitful in
violation of KRS 218A.140, 218A.282, or 218A.284.
(2)Seizure and retention shall be for a reasonable period of time to make reasonable
inquiry as to whether the prescription is forged, altered, or deceitful.
(3)If after reasonable inquiry the pharmacist, practitioner, or other person determines
that the prescription is forged, altered, or deceitful, he shall report the seizure to a
law enforcement officer and shall surrender the prescription to the officer upon the
request of the officer.
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