2019 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 26 - Drugs and Cosmetics
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 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.

Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 1987, ch. 270, § 8 provided that references to the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act shall be construed as references to the New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1972, ch. 84, § 48, repealed 54-6-40, 1953 Comp., relating to enumeration of dangerous drugs, and enacted a new 26-1-15 NMSA 1978.

Cross references. — For definition of dangerous drugs under the New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, see 26-1-2F NMSA 1978.

For definition of federal act, see 26-1-2W NMSA 1978.