13-3461. Placebos; exemption from
coverage


Notwithstanding any contrary statute, the manufacture, distribution, possession,
possession with intent to distribute or possession with intent to use placebos in this
state by the following persons is not unlawful:


1. Exempt manufacturers, wholesalers and pharmacists under sections 32-1921 and
32-1961.


2. Medical practitioners, pharmacies and pharmacists while acting in the course of
their professional practice, in good faith and in accordance with generally accepted
medical standards.


3. Persons who lawfully acquire placebos and use them only for scientific purposes.


4. Officers and employees of the United States, this state or a political
subdivision of this state and peace officers while acting in the course of their official
duties.


5. An employee or agent of a person described in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this
subsection or a registered nurse or medical technician under the supervision of a medical
practitioner while the employee, agent, nurse or technician is acting in the course of
his professional practice or employment and not on his own account.


6. A common or contract carrier or warehouseman or an employee of such a carrier or
warehouseman whose possession of placebos is in the usual course of business or
employment.