CHAPTER 249

An Act concerning the prescribing of controlled drugs and supplementing chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes.

    Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

C.45:9-22.19 Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, prescription quantities.

    1. A physician licensed pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes may prescribe a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance for the use of a patient in any quantity which does not exceed a 30-day supply, as defined by regulations adopted by the State Board of Medical Examiners in consultation with the Department of Health and Senior Services. The physician shall document the diagnosis and the medical need for the prescription in the patient's medical record, in accordance with guidelines established by the State Board of Medical Examiners.

C.45:9-22.20 Rules, regulations.

    2. The State Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.

    3. This act shall take effect immediately.

    Approved September 9, 1997.