Medetomidine, a sedative drug commonly used in veterinary medicine, will be classified as a Schedule III controlled substance in South Dakota. However, the classification includes exceptions allowing veterinarians and pharmacists to continue using it for FDA-approved animal drugs, compounding medications, and other federally-permitted purposes without restriction. This change brings state law into alignment with federal drug regulations while preserving legitimate medical and veterinary uses.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 534
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 497
Signed by the President S.J. 448
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 477
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 412
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 21
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 21
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 260
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 3. H.J. 295
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 163
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