Criteria for inclusion of substances in Schedule IV

To be included within Schedule IV, a substance shall have: (1) A low potential for abuse relative to the substances listed in Schedule III; (2) Currently accepted medical use in the United States; and (3) Limited physical dependence or psychological dependence liability or potential, or both, relative to the substances listed in Schedule III. Source: SL 1970, ch 229 , § 8 (d); SDCL Supp, § 39-17-67; SL 1976, ch 158 , § 42-16.