Amends GS 90-113.74(c) adding a new (c)(9), allowing data contained in the controlled substances reporting system to be released to sheriffs, designated deputy sheriffs, police chiefs, and designated police officers who are assigned to investigate the diversion and illegal use of prescription medication or pharmaceutical products provided they are currently engaged in a bona fide investigation specifically related to the enforcement of laws governing illicit drugs (Schedule II through V).  The same will notify the Office of the Attorney General of North Carolina of each request for the maintained records.

Amends GS 90-107, giving the officers noted above the authority to review prescriptions, order forms and records, as well as stocks of controlled substances (Schedule I through V), as maintained and required by the Controlled Substances Act. Officers are still required to be engaged in a bona fide investigation, specifically related to the enforcement of laws governing illicit drugs, to inspect such records.

Effective December 1, 2013.