HB2045 is a bill that proposes to amend sections 13-3401 and 13-3412 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to drug offenses. The bill aims to add xylazine to the definition of a "dangerous drug." Additionally, it seeks to exempt licensed veterinarians from penalties associated with the possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture, or transportation of dangerous drugs, provided they lawfully acquire, use, prescribe, dispense, or administer any dangerous drug while acting in the course of their professional practice, in good faith, and in accordance with generally accepted medical standards.

The bill also includes technical changes and will become effective on the general effective date. It removes a comma from the current law regarding the use of controlled substances by seriously ill or terminally ill patients and clarifies that section 13-3407 does not apply to licensed veterinarians acting within the scope of their professional practice.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3401
House Engrossed Version: 13-3401, 13-3412, 13-3422, 32-1901, 4-4, 32-1962, 15-344, 13-3420
Chaptered Version: 13-3401, 13-3412, 13-3422, 32-1901, 4-4, 32-1962, 15-344, 13-3420