§991. Prescription for controlled dangerous substances; proof of valid prescription; time
period for raising defense; notice to prosecution
A. An individual who claims possession of a valid prescription for any controlled
dangerous substance as a defense to a violation of the provisions of the Uniform Controlled
Dangerous Substances Law shall have the obligation to produce sufficient proof of a valid
prescription to the appropriate prosecuting office. Production of the original prescription
bottle with the defendant's name, the pharmacist's name, and prescription number shall be
sufficient proof of a valid prescription as provided for in this Section.
B. As used in this Section, "controlled dangerous substance" shall have the same
meaning as provided in R.S. 40:961 and "prescription" shall have the same meaning as
provided in R.S. 40:961.
C. Any individual who claims the defense of a valid prescription for any controlled
dangerous substance shall raise this defense before commencement of the trial through a
motion to quash.
Acts 2009, No. 265, §1.