A person may not administer medication to a resident unless the person:

1. (1) holds a license under state law that authorizes the person to administer medication; or
2. (2) holds a permit issued under Section 242.610 and acts under the authority of a person who holds a license under state law that authorizes the person to administer medication.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Redesignated from V.T.C.A, Health and Safety Code Sec. 242.151 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1159, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.