1. (a) A veterinarian may:

   1. (1) administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian's office, or on the patient's premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian's patients;

   2. (2) delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:

      1. (A) is qualified and properly trained; and
      2. (B) acts under the veterinarian's supervision; and
   3. (3) itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).
2. (b) This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.

3. (c) The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:

   1. (1) laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; and
   2. (2) state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.