§5–304.

    (a)    If an authorized provider is authorized to dispense or conduct research under State law, the Department shall register the authorized provider to dispense a controlled dangerous substance or to conduct research with a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule II through Schedule V.

    (b)    An authorized provider who prescribes a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule II through Schedule V shall be registered with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program described in Title 21, Subtitle 2A of the Health – General Article before obtaining a new or renewal registration with the Department under subsection (a) of this section.

    (c)    The Department need not require separate registration under this section for an authorized provider who is:

        (1)    engaged in research with a nonnarcotic controlled dangerous substance in Schedule II through Schedule V; and

        (2)    already registered under this subtitle in another capacity.

    (d)    An authorized provider may conduct research in the State with a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule I if the authorized provider is registered under federal law to conduct research with a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule I and gives evidence of the registration to the Department.