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Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-64-847. Use or possession of a controlled substance

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this section, “controlled substance” means:

(1) Amphetamine;

(2) Cocaine;

(3) Heroin;

(4) Lysergic acid diethylamide;

(5) Marijuana;

(6) Methamphetamine;

(7) Opium;

(8) Phencyclidine;

(9) Barbituric acid, including phenobarbital and secobarbital; or

(10) Any substance that is included in Schedules I-VI established by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, 21 U.S.C. § 812, or the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq.

(b) A person subject to this code who wrongfully uses, is under the influence of, or possesses a controlled substance shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(c) A person subject to this code who wrongfully possesses the metabolites of a controlled substance in his or her blood or urine shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-64-847. Use or possession of a controlled substance - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-12-law-enforcement-emergency-management-and-military-affairs/ar-code-sect-12-64-847/

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