Section 439.003 - Prescription and Administration(a) Unless prohibited by federal law, a licensed physician may prescribe or administer laetrile in the treatment of cancer.(b) A physician acting in accordance with federal and state law is not subject to disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board for prescribing or administering laetrile to a patient under the physician's care who has requested the substance unless that board makes a formal finding that the substance is harmful.(c) A finding under Subsection (b) must be made in a hearing conducted as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 439.003
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1142, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. 9/1/1995. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.