Dangerous drugs; veterinary use; limitations
NMSA 1978, § 26-1-15
in effect26-1-15. Dangerous drugs; veterinary use; limitations
A. A dangerous drug intended for veterinary use which is not safe for animal use except under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian and for which adequate directions for use cannot be prepared, shall bear the legend "CAUTION: federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian" and the label shall meet the requirements of the federal act. Such drugs may be sold or distributed by a person possessing a limited license issued by the board under Subsection B of Section 61-11-14 NMSA 1978, on the order of a licensed veterinarian, provided adequate records of receipt and distribution are kept as required in the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act].
B. Drugs which are exempted by the federal act for veterinary use without a prescription shall be labeled to indicate that the drug is for veterinary use and the label shall meet the requirements of the federal act.
1953 Comp., § 54-6-40, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 84, § 48; 1973, ch. 217, § 1.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18526/index.do#!b/26-1-15Fetched: 10/20/2026