An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances; and providing for secure storage of xylazine.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance Act to include specific regulations for the secure storage of xylazine, a veterinary sedative. It directly affects veterinarians by requiring them to store xylazine under the same strict safety and protection rules currently applied to other controlled substances. The legislation ensures that veterinarians comply with existing pharmacy storage standards to prevent misuse or theft of the drug.
Signed into law May 15, 2024
1 co-sponsor