South Dakota will classify medetomidine, a sedative drug used in veterinary medicine, as a Schedule III controlled substance. However, the law allows veterinarians and pharmacists to continue using it for FDA-approved animal drugs and pharmaceutical compounding without restriction. This change brings state law into alignment with federal drug scheduling while preserving legitimate veterinary and pharmaceutical uses.
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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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