ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act
13. Provisions relating to certain prescriptions
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
13. Provisions relating to certain prescriptions
(1)A medical practitioner or dentist shall not—(a)prescribe for, administer, sell or supply to, any certain person any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance; or(b)sign any prescription or order for the supply of any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance to any person,unless the narcotic drug or psychotropic substance is required for the medical or dental treatment of the person.(2)A veterinary surgeon shall not—(a)prescribe, administer, sell or supply any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance; or(b)sign any prescription or order for the supply of any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance,otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of the regulations made under section 84.(3)Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to both such fine and imprisonment.