To prescribe or dispense controlled dangerous substances, a veterinarian shall have a current: Federal controlled substance registration certificate; and Maryland controlled dangerous substance registration. A veterinarian shall ensure that all controlled dangerous substances are maintained, administered, prescribed, dispensed, and destroyed in compliance with all State and federal laws. Schedule II drugs. Emergency Dispensing. A Schedule II drug may be dispensed upon oral prescription by a veterinarian if the following conditions are met: Immediate administration of the drug is necessary for proper treatment; Alternative treatment is not available; and It is not possible for the veterinarian to provide a written prescription for the drug at that time. If an oral prescription is issued under §C(1) of this regulation, the veterinarian shall: Specify the: Name of the drug; Dose strength; Quantity; Instructions; and Warnings; and Prescribe only enough to treat the animal during the emergency period; State on the prescription “Authorization for Emergency Dispensing”; Within 72 hours, write, sign, and send the prescription to the location that dispensed the drug; and Make a note of the issuance of an oral prescription in the animal's record. Except as provided in §C(4) of this regulation, a veterinarian shall maintain all Schedule II drugs under lock at all times, with access by veterinarians only. A registered veterinary technician may have access to a working stock of Schedule II drugs kept under separate lock. Schedule III—V drugs. A veterinarian shall maintain all Schedule III—V drugs under lock when not in use. Records. For all controlled dangerous substances, a veterinarian shall maintain complete and accurate records on the premises indicated by name on the federal controlled substance registration certificate or Maryland controlled dangerous substance registration. A veterinarian may delegate to an authorized employee the daily task of completing these records. A veterinarian or authorized employee shall include the following information in the dispensing record: Date of dispensation; Drug name, strength, and the amount dispensed, administered, or wasted; Client and animal identification; and Identification of the veterinarian authorizing the administration or dispensing of a drug. Inventory. A veterinarian shall: Take inventory on the same date once every 2 years; Sign, date, and record the time inventory is taken; Maintain records of all Schedule II prescriptions for a period of 5 years, and maintain records of all Schedule III—V prescriptions for a period of 2 years. Disposal. A veterinarian shall destroy all Schedule II—V drugs in accordance with United States Drug Enforcement Agency rules and regulations.