Section 21a-262-7 - Laboratories other than hospital clinical laboratories(a) Schedule I and II Controlled Substance Stock shall be stored in an approved safe except where schedule II stock of the barbiturate type is used solely for its sedative or anesthetic effect on animals and not more than No. 10 Controlled Substance units are stocked, in which cases security as outlined for schedule III controlled substances in Section 21a-262-7(b) will apply. In instances in laboratories where schedule I or II stock may be unstable, of extremely small quantity, or of such a nature as to require special storage conditions, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection may approve of other security safeguards on an individual basis in lieu of those required by section 21a-262-1 through 21a-262-10 inclusive.(b) Schedule III, IV or V Controlled Substances Stock shall be stored separately from other drugs and substances in an approved safe or separate secure locked location accessible only to the minimum number of specifically authorized personnel essential for efficient operation.(c) Controlled Substances in the process of testing, use, or research shall be immediately returned to the required storage location upon completion of each such process.