579.150. Distribution of prescription medication on school property — exceptions — penalty.
Giving out prescription meds at school without a prescription is illegal.
If you’re under 21 and hand out prescription medicine at school or on a school bus to someone without a prescription, it’s a crime.
1. You commit this offense if you’re under 21 and knowingly give prescription medication (not including controlled substances) to someone without a valid prescription while on school grounds or a school bus.
2. This law doesn’t apply to:
- School staff who are allowed to handle or give out prescriptions under chapter 338,
- Emergency workers using prescription meds during emergencies.
3. The punishment is:
- Class B misdemeanor for the first offense
- Class A misdemeanor for any later offenses
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