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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1168.2. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

For purposes of this Subpart, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section:

(1) “Adverse event” means any incident relating to the use of a drug prescribed or recommended to a patient that may result in serious harm or injury to the patient or in the patient's death.

(2) “Authorized clinician” means all of the following licensed health professionals authorized pursuant to R.S. 40:1046 to recommend medical marijuana to patients:

(a) Any physician licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in this state.

(b) Any nurse practitioner licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to practice advanced practice registered nursing in this state and who has prescriptive authority conferred by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

(c) Any medical psychologist licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medical psychology in this state.

(3) “Board” means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

(4) “Data system” means the system authorized and provided for in R.S. 40:1168.3.

(5) “Medical marijuana” means the therapeutic substance produced under the authority of and in accordance with R.S. 40:1046.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1168.2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-40-sect-1168-2/

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