# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-248: Sec. 21a-248. (Formerly Sec. 19-456). Sale or dispensing of controlled drugs by licensed manufacturer or wholesaler. Records; orders. Scope of uses limited > Connecticut · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-248 ## Section - **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-248 - **Heading:** Sec. 21a-248. (Formerly Sec. 19-456). Sale or dispensing of controlled drugs by licensed manufacturer or wholesaler. Records; orders. Scope of uses limited - **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 21a / Chapter 420b / Section 21a-248 ## Text (b) A licensed manufacturer or wholesaler may sell controlled drugs only to registrants when permitted under federal and state laws and regulations. (c) An official order for any schedule I or II drug shall be signed by the person giving such order or by such person's authorized agent and such order shall be presented to the person who sells or dispenses the drug or drugs named therein as provided by federal law. If such order is accepted by such person, each party to the transaction shall preserve such party's copy of such order for a period of three years in such a way so as to be readily accessible for inspection by any public officer or employee engaged in the enforcement of this chapter. (d) The manufacturer or wholesaler shall keep records of all sales and dispensing of controlled drugs and shall comply fully with applicable provisions of the federal controlled drug laws and the federal food and drug laws, and the state food, drug and cosmetic laws in such sale or dispensing of controlled drugs. (e) Possession or control of controlled drugs obtained as authorized by this section shall be lawful only if obtained in the regular course of the business, occupation, profession, employment or duty of the possessor. (f) A person in charge of a hospital, incorporated college or scientific institution, or of a laboratory, or in the employ of this state or of any other state, or of any political subdivision thereof, and a master or other proper officer of a ship or aircraft, who obtains controlled drugs under the provisions of this section or otherwise, shall not administer, or dispense, or otherwise use such drugs within this state, except within the scope of such person's, master's or officer's employment or official duty, and then only for scientific or medicinal purposes or for the purposes of research or analysis and subject to the provisions of this chapter. Cited. 207 C. 698. ## Nearby sections - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-240 Sec. 21a-240. (Formerly Sec. 19-443). Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-240.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243 Sec. 21a-243. (Formerly Sec. 19-451). Regulations. Schedules of controlled substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-243.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-244a Sec. 21a-244a. Drug records maintained on electronic data processing systems or media systems. Electronic identifiers. Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-244a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-245 Sec. 21a-245. (Formerly Sec. 19-452). Manufacture, sale, administering of restricted substances regulated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-245.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-246 Sec. 21a-246. (Formerly Sec. 19-453). License to manufacture, wholesale, supply, compound, etc. Exception. License fees. License to possess and supply marijuana.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-246.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-248 Sec. 21a-248. (Formerly Sec. 19-456). Sale or dispensing of controlled drugs by licensed manufacturer or wholesaler. Records; orders. Scope of uses limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-248.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-249 Sec. 21a-249. (Formerly Sec. 19-457). Prescription requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-249.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-250 Sec. 21a-250. (Formerly Sec. 19-458). Rights and duties of pharmacist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-250.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-251 Sec. 21a-251. (Formerly Sec. 19-459). Dispensing of controlled substances by hospitals, infirmaries or clinics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-251.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-252 Sec. 21a-252. (Formerly Sec. 19-460). Prescription and dispensing of controlled substances by certain practitioners. Surrender of unused substances by patients. Prescription, dispensing and administering of controlled substances to immediate family members or for personal use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-252.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-254 Sec. 21a-254. (Formerly Sec. 19-461). Designation of restricted drugs or substances by regulations. Records required by chapter. Electronic prescription drug monitoring program. Information reporting of diabetes drugs and devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-254.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-255 Sec. 21a-255. (Formerly Sec. 19-462). Penalty for failure to make, furnish or keep records, statements or information. General penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-255.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-256 Sec. 21a-256. (Formerly Sec. 19-463). Labeling of package or container of controlled substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-256.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-257 Sec. 21a-257. (Formerly Sec. 19-464). Person receiving narcotic drug to keep it in original container. Exceptions. Class D misdemeanor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-257.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-248. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.