2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 69.50.205: Schedule II tests.

(a) The state board of pharmacy shall place a substance in Schedule II upon finding that:

     (1) the substance has high potential for abuse;

     (2) the substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions; and

     (3) the abuse of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

     (b) The state board of pharmacy may place a substance in Schedule II without making the findings required by subsection (a) of this section if the substance is controlled under Schedule II of the federal Controlled Substances Act by a federal agency as the result of an international treaty, convention, or protocol.

[1993 c 187 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 308 § 69.50.205.]