§ 15-2. Sale without prescription prohibited.

(a) In general.

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, dispense, or give away any preparation containing opium except upon a valid prescription of a physician, dentist, or veterinarian.

(b) Exemptions.

Exempt from this prohibition are:

(1) sales made to registered practitioners of pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine; or

(2) sales made by any manufacturer, wholesale druggist, or licensed pharmacist to a hospital or institution operating a dispensary in which a practitioner licensed by law to administer dangerous drugs is in charge.