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HB 1169·SD·house

classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Garcia
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Signed by the Governor

Mar 9, 2026

Summary

The law places any product containing medetomidine on the state's Schedule III list, but allows its use in animals when approved by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services or under federal investigational exemptions. It also permits pharmacists and veterinarians to compound the drug for animal medicines. The measure seeks to regulate the substance while preserving legitimate veterinary applications.

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