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R.S. 40:991

Prescription for controlled dangerous substances; proof of valid prescription; time period for raising defense; notice to prosecution ACTIVE

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.

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  • enactment Acts 2009, No. 265, §1

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La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 40:991 (2026).
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@misc{larevstat-40-991,
  title        = {La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 40:991},
  howpublished = {Louisiana Revised Statutes},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://theusufruct.com/rs/title-40/section-991},
  note         = {Snapshot 2026-05-22}
}