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  "citation": "R.S. 40:991",
  "heading": "Prescription for controlled dangerous substances; proof of valid prescription; time period for raising defense; notice to prosecution",
  "text": "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.\n\nB. 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.\n\nC. 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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      "number": "4",
      "name": "FOOD AND DRUGS"
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      "number": "X",
      "name": "UNIFORM CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES LAW"
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  "acts_citations_raw": "Acts 2009, No. 265, §1.",
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