Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 475 - Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control
Oklahoma Administrative Code – Title 475: Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC)
This Title contains the rules and regulations of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC), the agency responsible for enforcing Oklahoma’s controlled substances laws, regulating dangerous drugs, and preventing drug abuse and trafficking.
Here’s a detailed explanation of what Title 475 covers:
📌 1. Purpose of the Bureau
The OBNDDC was established to:
Enforce state laws on controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
Regulate the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, and possession of controlled substances.
Monitor prescription drugs to prevent misuse and diversion.
Support law enforcement in combating drug trafficking, production, and abuse.
📌 2. Key Areas Covered in Title 475
✅ a) Registration of Controlled Substances Handlers
Any person or entity who manufactures, distributes, dispenses, conducts research with, or stores controlled substances in Oklahoma must register with OBNDDC.
This includes:
Physicians, pharmacists, veterinarians
Hospitals and clinics
Manufacturers and distributors
✅ b) Controlled Substances Scheduling
The Bureau has the authority to classify or reclassify substances into Schedules I–V (aligning with federal DEA schedules) based on:
Potential for abuse
Accepted medical use
Risk to public health
✅ c) Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
Maintains Oklahoma’s PMP, a system that tracks the dispensing of controlled substances to:
Detect and prevent prescription drug abuse
Help prescribers and pharmacists make informed decisions
✅ d) Rules for Storage and Security
Registered facilities must follow strict standards for storage and recordkeeping of controlled substances to prevent theft or diversion.
Includes:
Secure storage requirements (safes, alarms, restricted access)
Accurate inventory and reporting
✅ e) Inspections and Enforcement
OBNDDC agents can:
Inspect registered facilities
Audit records
Investigate suspected violations
Issue fines, suspend or revoke registrations for noncompliance
✅ f) Licensing and Fees
Details the licensing process for:
Practitioners
Manufacturers
Distributors
Researchers
Specifies annual fees and renewal procedures.
📌 3. Powers of OBNDDC Agents
Agents have full law enforcement authority to:
Arrest individuals violating drug laws
Execute search warrants
Seize illegal substances and property connected to drug crimes
📌 4. Penalties for Violations
Violations of OBNDDC rules can result in:
Fines and administrative penalties
Suspension or revocation of licenses
Criminal charges for serious offenses (e.g., drug trafficking, diversion of controlled substances)
📌 5. Public Health Initiatives
Beyond enforcement, OBNDDC also runs programs for:
Drug abuse prevention and education
Assisting communities with opioid and methamphetamine abuse issues
Supporting treatment and rehabilitation efforts
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