§ 4-7. Druggists, physicians.  


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  • Any druggist may have in his possession intoxicating liquor purchased from a person holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or lawfully acquired at the place of acquisition and legally transported into this state and lawfully inspected, gauged and labeled as provided for in the Liquor Control Law, RSMo 311.010 et seq., to be used in compounding medicines or as a solvent or preservant in his business; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall prevent a regularly licensed druggist, after he procures a license in compliance with this chapter, from selling intoxicating liquor in the original packages, but not to be drunk or the packages opened on the premises where sold; provided, further, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the right of a physician to prescribe intoxicating liquor in accordance with his professional judgment for any patient at any time, or prevent a druggist from selling intoxicating liquor to a person on prescription from a regularly licensed physician.

(Code 1971, § 3-36; Code 1991, § 3-52)

State law reference

Similar provisions under Liquor Control Law, RSMo 311.470.