Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Controlled substance” means any schedule II, III, IV, or V drug as listed in sections 18-18-204, 18-18-205, 18-18-206, and 18-18-207.
(2) “Drug abuse” or “abuse” means utilization of a controlled substance for nonmedical purposes or in a manner that does not meet generally accepted standards of medical practice.
(2.3) “Hospital” means a hospital licensed or certified pursuant to section 25-1.5-103.
(2.5) “Medical director” means a medical director or nurse medical director of a medical practice or hospital in this state who is a “prescriber” as defined in section 12-30-111(4).
(3) “Prescription drug outlet” or “pharmacy” means:
(a) Any resident or nonresident pharmacy outlet registered or licensed pursuant to this article 280 where prescriptions are compounded and dispensed;
(b) Any federally owned and operated pharmacy registered with the federal drug enforcement administration; and
(c) A telepharmacy outlet.
(4) “Program” means the electronic prescription drug monitoring program developed or procured by the board in accordance with section 12-280-403.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12. Professions and Occupations § 12-280-402. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-12-professions-and-occupations/co-rev-st-sect-12-280-402/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)