NC S253

Allows sheriffs, designated deputy sheriffs, police chiefs, and designated police officers to inspect prescription and pharmaceutical records for Schedule II-V controlled substances during bona fide investigations into diversion and illegal use.

Permits law enforcement to access data in the controlled substance reporting system maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services under the same conditions.

Requires law enforcement to notify the North Carolina Attorney General's Office of each request for inspection of records maintained by the Department.

Restricts access to records to federal and state officers enforcing controlled substance laws, authorized Department of Health and Human Services employees, and qualifying law enforcement engaged in investigations of licit drug diversion and illegal use.

Takes effect December 1, 2013.