2015 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 26 - Drugs and Cosmetics
Section 1 General Provisions
Section 26-1-15 Dangerous drugs; veterinary use; limitations.
26-1-15. Dangerous drugs; veterinary use; limitations.
A. A dangerous drug intended for veterinary use which is not safe for animal use except under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian and for which adequate directions for use cannot be prepared, shall bear the legend "CAUTION: federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian" and the label shall meet the requirements of the federal act. Such drugs may be sold or distributed by a person possessing a limited license issued by the board under Subsection B of Section 61-11-14 NMSA 1978, on the order of a licensed veterinarian, provided adequate records of receipt and distribution are kept as required in the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act].
B. Drugs which are exempted by the federal act for veterinary use without a prescription shall be labeled to indicate that the drug is for veterinary use and the label shall meet the requirements of the federal act.
History: 1953 Comp., 54-6-40, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 84, 48; 1973, ch. 217, 1.
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