Sec. 483.046. FAILURE TO RETAIN PRESCRIPTION  


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  • (a) A pharmacist commits an offense if the pharmacist:

    (1) delivers a dangerous drug under a prescription; and

    (2) fails to retain the prescription as required by Section 483.023.

    (b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the defendant that the defendant has previously been convicted of an offense under this chapter, in which event the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.