(a) The board shall recommend placement of a substance in schedule II under this chapter if it finds that:

1. (1) the substance has high potential for abuse;
2. (2) the substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions; and
3. (3) the abuse of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

(b) The board may recommend placement of a substance in schedule II under this chapter if it finds that the substance is classified as a controlled substance in schedule II under federal law.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.200-1987, SEC.8.