ARS 13-3412.01: Schedule I Drugs for Seriously Ill Patients
The complete text of A.R.S. § 13-3412.01 on schedule i drugs for seriously ill patients, and how this section is used in Arizona criminal cases. It defines terms and procedure rather than creating an offense.
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Full Text of A.R.S. § 13-3412.01
A.R.S. § 13-3412.01 is the Arizona statute on schedule i drugs for seriously ill patients. It sets out procedure and rules rather than defining an offense, so no offense class or sentence attaches to this section on its own.
A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any medical doctor licensed to practice in this state may prescribe a controlled substance included in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512 to treat a disease, or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient, subject to the provisions of this section. In prescribing such a controlled substance, the medical doctor shall comply with professional medical standards.
B. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a medical doctor shall document that scientific research exists that supports the use of a controlled substance listed in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512 to treat a disease, or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or a terminally ill patient before prescribing the controlled substance. A medical doctor prescribing a controlled substance included in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512 to treat a disease, or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient, shall obtain the written opinion of a second medical doctor that prescribing the controlled substance is appropriate to treat a disease or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient. The written opinion of the second medical doctor shall be kept in the patient’s official medical file. Before prescribing the controlled substance included in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512 or the rules adopted pursuant to section 36-2512, the medical doctor shall receive in writing the consent of the patient.
C. Any failure to comply with the provisions of this section may be the subject of investigation and appropriate disciplining action by the Arizona medical board.
Source: Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3412.01, Arizona Legislative Council revision of 09/19/25. Read the official text on azleg.gov. Statutes change; verify the current version before relying on it.
Related Statutes in Chapter 34 — Drug Offenses
- A.R.S. § 13-3411 — Possession, use, sale or transfer of marijuana, peyote, prescription drugs, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs or manufacture of dangerous drugs in a drug free school zone
- A.R.S. § 13-3409 — Involving or using minors in drug offenses
- A.R.S. § 13-3415 — Possession, manufacture, delivery and advertisement of drug paraphernalia
- A.R.S. § 13-3408 — Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of narcotic drugs
- A.R.S. § 13-3407 — Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of dangerous drugs
- A.R.S. § 13-3407.01 — Manufacturing methamphetamine under circumstances that cause physical injury to a minor
- A.R.S. § 13-3417 — Use of wire communication or electronic communication in drug related transactions
- A.R.S. § 13-3406 — Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of prescription-only drugs
How § 13-3412.01 Affects an Arizona Case
§ 13-3412.01 usually matters because of how it interacts with the charge someone is actually facing. We read it alongside the charging statute, because a definition or a procedural rule frequently decides what the State must prove, what a judge may impose, or what relief is available afterward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.R.S. § 13-3412.01?
A.R.S. § 13-3412.01 is the Arizona statute on schedule i drugs for seriously ill patients. It sets out rules that apply across Arizona criminal cases rather than defining a single offense.
Where can I read the official text of § 13-3412.01?
The Arizona Legislature publishes it at azleg.gov, in the revision dated 09/19/25. The complete text is reproduced on this page, and every Arizona criminal statute is searchable on our Arizona Criminal Code index.
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