; and (2) is not receiving palliative care or enrolled in hospice care. (c) Exception The memorandum of understanding under subsection (a) shall provide for an exception to ensure that Department health care providers are not obligated to comply with the provisions of the memorandum of understanding if such provisions are in violations of applicable State law. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term controlled substance has the meaning given such term in paragraph (6) of section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802(6) ). (2) The term national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs means an interconnected nationwide system that facilitates the transfer of State prescription drug monitoring program data across State lines.