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(a) A person is guilty of promoting prison contraband in the second degree if he or she does either of the following:
(1) Intentionally and unlawfully introduces within a detention facility, or provides an inmate or juvenile with, any narcotic, dangerous drug, or controlled substance as defined in the "Alabama Controlled Substances Act," or any amendments thereto.
(2) Being a person confined in a detention facility, intentionally and unlawfully makes, obtains, or possesses any narcotic, dangerous drug, or controlled substance as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 20.
(b) Promoting prison contraband in the second degree is a Class C felony.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §4616; Act 2023-336, §1.)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 13A. Criminal Code § 13A-10-37 SECTION 13A-10-37 PROMOTING PRISON CONTRABAND IN THE SECOND DEGREE - last updated December 30, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-13a-criminal-code/al-code-sect-13a-10-37/
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