The fact that any person charged with a violation of § 32-23-1 is or has been prescribed a drug under the laws of this state is not a defense against any charge of violating § 32-23-1.

Source: SL 1949, ch 42 , §§ 1, 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.0302-1 (4); SL 1965, ch 191 ; SL 2006, ch 168 , § 12.