579.155. Possession of prescription medication on school property — exceptions — penalty.
Having prescription meds at school without a prescription is against the law.
If you’re under 21 and carry prescription medication at school or on a school bus without a prescription, you can be charged with a crime.
1. It’s illegal for anyone under 21 to knowingly have prescription medicine (not including controlled substances) on school property or a school bus without a valid prescription.
2. This law doesn’t apply to:
- People who are allowed to have the medication by school staff responsible for storing or handing it out under chapter 338
- Emergency responders using the medication during emergencies
3. The penalties are:
- Class C misdemeanor for the first offense
- Class B misdemeanor for second or later offenses
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