§ 53-11-416. Offense of Prescription Drug Fraud
It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to acquire or obtain, or attempt to acquire or obtain, possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, or subterfuge or in violation of § 39-14-150. A violation of this section shall be deemed the offense of prescription drug fraud. Prescription drug fraud is […]
§ 53-11-452. Real Property Subject to Forfeiture Due to Illegal Drug-Related Activities — Procedure
The following real property shall be subject to forfeiture to the state and no property right shall exist in the property: All real property, including any right, title and interest in the whole of or any part of any lot or tract of land and any appurtenances or improvements that is used in any manner […]
§ 53-13-101. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Apparently wholesome deer meat” means deer meat that complies with applicable standards, requirements, and procedures established by the department of agriculture; “Apparently wholesome food” means food that meets all standards of quality established by local, county, state and federal agricultural and health laws and regulations, […]
§ 53-13-102. Immunity of Good-Faith Donor or Gleaner From Liability
The good-faith donor of any apparently wholesome food fit for human consumption shall not be subject to criminal penalty for violation of unfair trade practice laws or civil damages arising from the condition of the food, unless an injury is caused by the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of the donor. This subdivision (a)(1) […]
§ 53-13-103. Immunity of Distributing Organization From Liability
A bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization that in good faith receives apparently wholesome food, fit for human consumption, and distributes it, shall not be subject to criminal penalty for violation of unfair trade practice laws or civil damages resulting from the condition of the food, unless an injury results from the gross negligence, recklessness […]
§ 53-13-104. Regulation or Prohibition of Certain Foods
Nothing in this chapter shall restrict the authority of any appropriate agency to regulate or ban the use of any apparently wholesome food for human consumption.
§ 53-11-411. Administrative Decisions — Judicial Review
All final determinations, findings and conclusions of the department of safety, department of mental health and substance abuse services, department of health, or the board of pharmacy under part 3 of this chapter and this part, or title 39, chapter 17, part 4, are final and conclusive decisions of the matters involved. Any person aggrieved […]
§ 53-11-412. Research, Instruction or Chemical Analysis
No person shall manufacture, obtain, possess, administer or dispense any controlled substance or controlled substance analogue for the purpose of scientific research, instruction or chemical analysis except as provided in the Tennessee Legend Drug and Controlled Substance Research Act of 1984, compiled in chapter 14 of this title.
§ 53-11-312. Educational Materials for Providers and Facilities Where Medication Assisted Treatment Is Prescribed or Provided
No later than January 1, 2021, the departments of health and mental health and substance abuse services, and the bureau of TennCare shall collaborate to develop educational materials for providers and facilities where medication assisted treatment including treatment involving controlled substances is prescribed or provided. The educational materials shall include the following: Access to and […]
§ 53-11-313. Payment for Buprenorphine Products
Except as provided in subsection (b), a healthcare prescriber of a buprenorphine product for use in recovery or medication-assisted treatment, or a nonresidential office-based opiate treatment facility, as defined in § 33-2-402, shall only accept a check, money order, or debit card or credit card that is linked to a bank or credit card account […]