1. (1)(a) except as specified in Subsection (1)(b), law enforcement agencies and their sworn personnel, to the extent their official duties require them to possess controlled substances, if they:

   1. (i) act within the scope of their enforcement responsibilities;

      1. (ii) maintain accurate records of controlled substances that come into their possession; and
      2. (iii) maintain an effective audit trail;
   2. (b) law enforcement personnel may not purchase or possess controlled substances for administration to animals unless the purchase or possession is in accordance with a controlled substance license;
2. (2) individuals and entities engaged in research using pharmaceuticals as defined in Subsection 58-17b-102(66) within a research facility as defined in Subsection R156-17b-102(48); and

3. (3) individuals employed by a facility engaged in the following activities, if the facility employing that individual has a controlled substance license in Utah and a DEA registration number, and uses the controlled substances according to a written protocol:

   1. (a) narcotic detection training of animals for law enforcement use; or

   2. (b) animal control, including:

      1. (i) animal euthanasia; or
      2. (ii) animal immobilization.

Under Subsection 58-37-6(2)(d), the following persons are exempt from licensure under Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act:

KEY: controlled substances, licensing

Date of Last Change: February 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 14, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-37-6(1)(a); 58-37f-301(1)