Enacts new subdivision (9) to GS 90-113.74(c), directing the Department of Health and Human Services to also release data in the controlled substances reporting system to a sheriff or designated deputy sheriff assigned to investigate the diversion and illegal use of prescription medication or pharmaceutical products, as specified, provided the sheriff or deputy sheriff is engaged in a bona fide specific investigation into licit drugs, and the sheriff or deputy sheriff notifies the Office of the Attorney General of NC of each inspection request.
Makes a conforming change to GS 90-107, requiring prescriptions, order forms and records, and stocks of controlled substances governed under the NC Controlled Substances Act to be open to inspection to sheriffs and designated deputy sheriffs.
Effective December 1, 2011.