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As used in this chapter:
A person is guilty of the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance if the person knowingly or recklessly permits a child or dependent adult to ingest, inhale, absorb, or have contact with a controlled substance other than cannabis, unless the controlled substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his or her professional practice.
Administering or providing a controlled substance to a child or dependent adult in the course of delivering health care services is not a violation of this section.
The department of children, youth, and families and any employees, interns, volunteers, or contractors of the department acting in the scope of their role are exempt from any criminal liability within this section.
Endangerment with a controlled substance is a class B felony.