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New York State Controlled Substances Act

§ 3302. Definitions of terms of general use in this article.

Except where different meanings are expressly specified in subsequent provisions of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

1. "Addict" means a person who habitually uses a controlled substance for a non-legitimate or unlawful use, and who by reason of such use is dependent thereon.

§ 3350. Dispensing prohibition. Controlled substances may not be prescribed for, or administered or dispensed to addicts or habitual users of controlled substances, except as provided by this title or title III.

§ 3351. Dispensing for medical use.

1. Controlled substances may be prescribed for, or administered or dispensed to an addict or habitual user:

(a) during emergency medical treatment unrelated to abuse of controlled substances;

(b) who is a bona fide patient suffering from an incurable and fatal disease such as cancer or advanced tuberculosis;

(c) who is aged, infirm, or suffering from serious injury or illness and the withdrawal from controlled substances would endanger the life or impede or inhibit the recovery of such person.

2. Controlled substances may be ordered for use by an addict or habitual user by a practitioner and administered by a practitioner or registered nurse to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms