Haw. Code R. § 23-200-20 - Procedures for disposal of controlled substances

(a) Any registrant desiring to dispose of controlled substances that are old, outdated, contaminated or unfit for human consumption may do so in the following manner:

(1) By delivery to an agent of the department who is authorized to dispose of controlled substances;

(2) By the destruction in the presence of an authorized agent of the department;

(3) By delivery to an authorized United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration registered disposal firm; or

(4) By other means as the administrator may determine to assure that the controlled substance does not become available to unauthorized persons.

(b) Any registrant desiring to dispose of their controlled substances may do so by:

(1) Transferring any unopened containers to another registrant who is authorized to possess those controlled substances;

(2) Returning the controlled substances to the distributor if he so authorizes; or

(3) Any means mentioned in subsection (a).

(c) In the event that controlled substances are destroyed or transferred in accordance with subsection (a) or (b), the registrant shall prepare a list of the controlled substances listing each drug, the strength and total dosage unit or volume in duplicate. The original shall be kept with the records of the registrant or the registrant to whom the controlled substances were transferred, and the duplicate forwarded to the department or turned over to the authorized agent disposing of the controlled substance.

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Haw. Code R. § 23-200-20

[Eff APR 15 2000] (Auth: HRS §§ 329-31, 353C-2) (Imp: HRS § 329-36)