Sec. 6. The administration of a drug by the department for the purpose of controlling a mental or emotional disorder is subject to the following requirements:

(1) The particular drug must be prescribed by a physician who has examined the offender.

(2) The drug must be administered by either a physician or qualified medical personnel under the direct supervision of a physician.

(3) The offender must be periodically observed, during the duration of the drug’s effect, by qualified medical personnel.

(4) A drug may be administered for a period longer than seventy-two (72) hours only if the administration is part of a psychotherapeutic program of treatment prescribed and detailed in writing by a physician.

(5) A drug may be administered for the purpose of controlling substance abuse, including a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.187-2015, SEC.2; P.L.209-2015, SEC.2.