Nothing in this article applies to veterinarians in connection with the practice of their profession and the legitimate use of xylazine within the veterinary practice, including:

1. (A) the distribution or possession of xylazine by a licensed veterinarian for use in legitimate veterinary practice;
2. (B) the possession of xylazine pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian; or
3. (C) the possession of xylazine in an injectable form for use in nonhuman species.

HISTORY: 2024 Act No. 177 (H.4617), SECTION 3, eff May 20, 2024.