Sec.21a-262-2. Security requirements

(a) Requirements for minimum security and safeguard standards for storage and handling of controlled substances may be determined for each registrant by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection after consideration of the protection offered from an overall standpoint in instances wherein other security measures provided exceed those specifically stated. If the registrant has provided other safeguards which can be regarded in toto as an adequate substitute for some element of protection required of such registrant such as supervised watchman service, full electrical protection of the building, electric alarms, etc., such added protection may be taken into account in evaluating overall required security measures. In cases where special hazards exist such as extremely large stock, exposed handling, unusual vulnerability to loss, theft, diversion, or robbery, additional safeguards will be required by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection which may include approved vault(s), approved safe(s), electrical alarm protection, and/or hold up button(s).

(b) In all instances, registrants shall maintain all stocks of controlled substances in all schedules in a secure area or location accessible only to specifically authorized personnel. Such specific authorization should be given by registrants only to the minimum number of employees absolutely essential for efficient operation. All controlled substances should be stored in such a manner as to prevent theft or diversion of these preparations.

(c) In all instances, registrants shall maintain all equipment used for storage of controlled substances such as approved vault(s), approved safe(s), caged areas, cabinets, enclosures, etc., securely locked except for the actual time required to remove or replace needed items. Locks shall be kept in good working order with keys removed therefrom. Keys to the locks shall not be left in a location accessible to other than specifically authorized personnel.

(d) Any controlled substance(s) stored at any location not stored in compliance with section 21a-262-1 through section 21a-262-10 inclusive, or at a location other than that for which the person, firm, or business activity is registered under the Federal Controlled Substances Act shall be subject to seizure by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection. This action of seizure shall be considered as being in the best interests of the general public and said Commissioner shall not be held liable for any loss of revenues suffered by the person surrendering the drugs.

(e) Any wholesaler, manufacturer, or laboratory licensed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, who after due process, has his license revoked or suspended by said Commissioner, or who does not within 30 days apply for relicensure shall upon loss of said license dispose of his entire stock of controlled substances under conditions approved by the Commissioner or surrender his entire supply of controlled substances to said Commissioner. Any Licensed Pharmacy or any Practitioner who has his license revoked or suspended by his respective Licensing Board or who does not apply for relicensure, shall dispose of his entire stock of Controlled Substances under conditions approved by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection or shall surrender his entire stock of Controlled Substances to said Commissioner. This action of surrender shall be considered as being in the best interest of the general public, and said Commissioner shall not be held liable in any way for any loss of revenue suffered by the person surrendering these drugs.

(f) If any case where a loss, theft, burglary, or diversion of controlled substances has occurred, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection may require additional security safeguards which may include storage of any controlled substance(s) in an approved vault, approved safe, separate locked caged area, locked room or enclosure, or a substantially constructed locked steel or wood cabinet, or under effective electrical protection within 90 days of any such occurrence. In the case of hospitals, 180 days shall be allowed for this purpose.

(g) Registrants shall not maintain any stock of controlled substance(s) in excess of the quantity actually required for normal, efficient operation.

(Effective July 27, 1984)