N.Y. Public Health Law § 3341: Institutional dispensers certificates of approval

§ 3341. Institutional dispensers certificates of approval. 1. No

institutional dispenser as herein before defined, shall receive, possess

or cause controlled substances to be administered or dispensed without

first having been issued a certificate of approval authorizing such

activity by the commissioner.

2. Upon application of an institutional dispenser for a certificate of

approval, the commissioner shall issue such certificate if he is

satisfied that:

(a) the applicant and its managing officers are of good moral

character;

(b) the applicant possesses the necessary land, building,

paraphernalia and staff to properly carry on the activities described in

the application;

(c) the applicant will be able to maintain effective control against

diversion of controlled substances; and

(d) the applicant will be able to comply with all applicable state and

federal laws.

3. Institutional dispensers to whom such certificates have been issued

shall thereafter register biennially with the department. The fee for

such certificate and for each biennial registration shall be one hundred

dollars.

4. Certificates and registrations issued under this section shall be

effective only for and shall specify:

(a) the name and address of the institutional dispenser;

(b) the nature of the controlled substance, or substances, either by

name or schedule, or both, for which the certificate or registration is

issued.