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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16', '§ 16']

Georgia Drug Law - Bixon Law
O.C.G.A § 16-13-30. Purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana; penalties
(a) Except as authorized by this article, it is unlawful for any person to purchase, possess, or have under his or her
control any controlled substance.
(b) Except as authorized by this article, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense,
administer, sell, or possess with intent to distribute any controlled substance.
(c) Except as otherwise provided, any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section with respect to a
controlled substance in Schedule I or a narcotic drug in Schedule II shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than 15 years.
(d) Except as otherwise provided, any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section with respect to a
controlled substance in Schedule I or Schedule II shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by imprisonment for not less than five years nor more than 30 years. Upon conviction of a second or
subsequent offense, he or she shall be imprisoned for not less than ten years nor more than 40 years or life
imprisonment. The provisions of subsection (a) ofCode Section 17-10-7 shall not apply to a sentence imposed for a
second such offense; provided, however, that the remaining provisions ofCode Section 17-10-7 shall apply for any
(e) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section with respect to a controlled substance in Schedule
II, other than a narcotic drug, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by
imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than 15 years.
(g) Except as provided in subsection (l) of this Code section, any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code
section with respect to a controlled substance in Schedule III, IV, or V shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than three years. Upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense, he or she shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than five years.
(h) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section with respect to a controlled substance in Schedule
III, IV, or V shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less
than one year nor more than ten years.
(i) (1) Except as authorized by this article, it is unlawful for any person to possess or have under his or her control a
counterfeit substance. Any person who violates this paragraph shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than two years.
(2) Except as authorized by this article, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense,
administer, purchase, sell, or possess with intent to distribute a counterfeit substance. Any person who violates this
paragraph shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than ten years.
(j) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, have under his or her control, manufacture, deliver, distribute,
dispense, administer, purchase, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) ofCode Section 16-13-31 or inCode Section 16-13-2, any
person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by
(k) It shall be unlawful for any person to hire, solicit, engage, or use an individual under the age of 17 years, in any
manner, for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, on behalf of the solicitor, any controlled
substance, counterfeit substance, or marijuana unless the manufacturing, distribution, or dispensing is otherwise allowed by law. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five years nor more than 20 years or by a fine not to exceed $20,000.00, or both.
(l) (1) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section with respect to flunitrazepam, a Schedule IV
controlled substance, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than 15 years.
(2) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section with respect to flunitrazepam, a Schedule IV
controlled substance, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five years nor more than 30 years. Upon conviction of a second or subsequent offense, such person shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten years nor more than 40 years or life imprisonment. The provisions of subsection (a) ofCode Section 17-10-7 shall not apply to a sentence imposed for a second such offense, but that subsection and the remaining provisions ofCode Section 17-10-7 shall apply for any subsequent offense.
O.C.G.A § 16-13-30.1. Unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession, or sale of noncontrolled substances
(a)(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, possess with the intent to
distribute, or sell a noncontrolled substance upon either:
(A) The express or implied representation that the substance is a narcotic or nonnarcotic controlled substance;
(B) The express or implied representation that the substance is of such nature or appearance that the recipient of
said delivery will be able to distribute said substance as a controlled substance; or
(C) The express or implied representation that the substance has essentially the same pharmacological action or
effect as a controlled substance.
(2) The definitions of the terms “deliver,” “delivery,” “distribute,” “dispense,” and “manufacture” provided in
Code Section 16-13-21 shall not be applicable to this Code section; but such terms as used in this Code section shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in the ordinary course of business.
(b) An implied representation may be shown by proof of any two of the following:
(1) The manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, or sale included an exchange or a demand for money or
other valuable property as consideration for delivery of the substance and the amount of such consideration was
substantially in excess of the reasonable value of the noncontrolled substance;
(2) The physical appearance of the finished product containing the substance is substantially identical to a
specific controlled substance;
(3) The finished product bears an imprint, identifying mark, number, or device which is substantially identical to
the trademark, identifying mark, imprint, number, or device of a manufacturer licensed by the Food and Drug
Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
(c) In any prosecution for unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession with intent to distribute,
dispensing, or sale of a noncontrolled substance, it is no defense that the accused believed the noncontrolled substance to be actually a controlled substance.
(d) The provisions of this Code section shall not prohibit a duly licensed business establishment, acting in the usual
course of business, from selling or for a practitioner, acting in the usual course of his professional practice, from
dispensing a drug preparation manufactured by a manufacturer licensed by the Food and Drug Administration of the
United States Department of Health and Human Services for over-the-counter sale which does not bear a label stating “Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription” or similar language meaning that the drug preparation requires a prescription.
(e) The unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, possession with the intention to distribute, or sale
of a noncontrolled substance in violation of this Code section is a felony and, upon conviction thereof, such person shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than ten years or by a fine not to exceed $25,000.00, or both.
(f) All property which would be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of subsection (d) ofCode Section
16-13-49 for a violation of this article which is used, or intended for use, to facilitate, or is derived from, a violation of this Code section and any noncontrolled substance which is manufactured, distributed, dispensed, possessed with the intent to distribute, or sold in violation of this Code section are declared to be contraband and there shall be no property interest therein. Any property or noncontrolled substance which is subject to the provisions of this subsection shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures ofCode Section 16-13-49.
O.C.G.A § 16-13-30.2. Unlawful manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute of imitation controlled substances
(a) Any person who knowingly manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance as defined in paragraph (12.1) ofCode Section 16-13-21 is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
(b) The provisions of this Code section are cumulative and shall not be construed as restricting any remedy,
provisional or otherwise, provided by law for the benefit of any party.
(c) No civil or criminal liability shall be imposed by virtue of this Code section on any person registered under this
article who manufactures, distributes, or possesses an imitation controlled substance for use by a practitioner, as defined in paragraph (23) ofCode Section 16-13-21, in the course of lawful professional practice or research.
(d) All materials which are manufactured, distributed, or possessed in violation of this Code section are declared to
be contraband and shall be forfeited according to the procedure described inCode Section 16-13-49.
O.C.G.A § 16-13-30.3. Possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine; restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine
(1) “Ephedrine,” “pseudoephedrine,” or “phenylpropanolamine” means any drug product containing ephedrine,
pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, alone or in a mixture.
(2) “Personal use” means the sale in a single transaction to an individual customer for a legitimate medical use of
a product containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine in quantities at or below that specified in
subsection (b) of this Code section, and includes the sale of those products to employers to be dispensed to employees from first-aid kits or medicine chests.
(3) “Retail distributor” means a grocery store, general merchandise store, drugstore, convenience store, or other
related entity, the activities of which involve the distribution of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine products.
(b)(1) It is unlawful for any person, other than a person or entity described in paragraph (28), (29), or (33) ofCode
Section 26-4-5 or a retail distributor, to knowingly possess any product that contains ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or
phenylpropanolamine in an amount which exceeds 300 pills, tablets, gelcaps, capsules, or other individual units or more than 9 grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, or acombination of any of these substances, whichever is smaller.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any amount of a substance set forth in this Code section with the
intent to manufacture amphetamine or methamphetamine.
(3) Any person who violates the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than ten years.
(b.1)(1) Products whose sole active ingredient is pseudoephedrine may be offered for retail sale only if sold in blister
packaging. Such products may not be offered for retail sale by self-service but only from behind a counter or other
barrier so that such products are not directly accessible by the public but only by a retail store employee or agent.
(2) No person shall deliver in any single over the counter sale more than three packages of any product containing
pseudoephedrine as the sole active ingredient or in combination with other active ingredients or any number of
packages that contain a combined total of more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine or its base, salts, optical isomers, or salts of its optical isomers.
(3) It shall be unlawful for a retail distributor to purchase any product containing pseudoephedrine from any
person or entity other than a manufacturer or a wholesale distributor licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy.
(A) Pediatric products labeled pursuant to federal regulation as primarily intended for administration to children
under 12 years of age according to label instructions; and
(B) Products that the State Board of Pharmacy, upon application of a manufacturer, exempts because the
product is formulated in such a way as to effectively prevent the conversion of the active ingredient into
methamphetamine or its salts or precursors.
(5) This subsection shall preempt all local ordinances or regulations governing the retail sale of over the counter
products containing pseudoephedrine by a retail business except such local ordinances or regulations that existed on or before December 31, 2004. Effective January 1, 2006, this subsection shall preempt all local ordinances.
(6)(A) Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to violate any prohibition
contained in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection.
(B) Any person convicted of a violation of paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor which, upon the first conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 and, upon the
second or subsequent conviction, shall be punished by not more than six months’ imprisonment or a fine of not more
(C) Any person convicted of a violation of paragraph (3) of this subsection shall, upon the first conviction, be
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon the second or subsequent conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and
aggravated nature.
(D) It shall be a defense to a prosecution of a retail business or owner or operator thereof for violation of
paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection that, at the time of the alleged violation, all of the employees of the retail business
had completed training under Georgia Meth Watch, the retail business was in compliance with Georgia Meth Watch,
and the defendant did not knowingly, willfully, or intentionally violate paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection. For
purposes of this subsection only, the term “Georgia Meth Watch” shall mean that program entitled “Georgia Meth
Watch” or similar program which has been promulgated, approved, and distributed by the Georgia Council on
(7) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the State Board of Pharmacy may adopt reasonable rules and
regulations to effectuate the provisions of this subsection. The board is further authorized to charge reasonable fees to defray expenses incurred in maintaining any records or forms necessitated by this subsection or otherwise administering any other provisions of this subsection.
(c) This Code section shall not apply to:O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30.3
(1) Pediatric products primarily intended for administration to children under 12 years of age, according to label
instructions, either:
(A) In solid dosage form whose recommended dosage, according to label instructions, does not exceed 15
milligrams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine per individual dosage unit; or
(B) In liquid form whose recommended dosage, according to label instructions, does not exceed 15 milligrams
of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine per five milliliters of liquid product;
(2) Pediatric liquid products primarily intended for administration to children under two years of age for which
the recommended dosage does not exceed two milliliters and the total package content does not exceed one fluid ounce;
(3) Products that the State Board of Pharmacy, upon application of a manufacturer, exempts by rule from this
Code section because the product has been formulated in such a way as to prevent effectively the conversion of the
active ingredient into methamphetamine or its salts or precursors.
(d) Except as authorized by this article, it is unlawful for any person to possess, have under his or her control,
manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, purchase, sell, or possess with intent to distribute any substance containing any amounts of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, optical isomers, or salts of optical isomers which have been altered from their original condition so as to be powdered, liquefied, or crushed. This subsection shall not apply to any of the substances identified within this subsection which are possessed or altered for a legitimate medical purpose. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than ten years.
§ 16-13-30.4. Licenses for sale, transfer, or purchase for resale of products containing pseudoephedrine; reporting and record-keeping requirements; grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses; rules and regulations;
exceptions; forfeiture; violations
(a) As used in this Code section and unless otherwise specified, the term “board” or “board of pharmacy” shall mean
(b)(1) A wholesale distributor who sells, transfers, purchases for resale, or otherwise furnishes any product containing pseudoephedrine must first obtain a license from the board of pharmacy; provided, however, that a wholesale distributor that has a valid license as a wholesale distributor underCode Section 26-4-113 shall not be required to obtain an additional license under this Code section.
(2) Wholesale distributors licensed underCode Section 26-4-113 shall be subject to the provisions of this Code
section in the same manner as wholesale distributors licensed under this Code section.
(3) Every wholesale distributor licensed as provided in this Code section shall:
(A) Submit reports, upon verbal or written request from the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, the Georgia
Bureau of Investigation, or the sheriff of a county or the police chief of a municipality located in this state, to account for all transactions with persons or firms located within this state; such reportable transactions shall include all sales, distribution, or transactions dealing with products containing pseudoephedrine; and
(B) Within seven days, notify the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency of any purchases of products containing
pseudoephedrine from the wholesale distributor which the wholesaler judges to be excessive.
(4) Whenever any firm or person located in this state receives, purchases, or otherwise gains access to products
containing pseudoephedrine from any wholesale distributor, whether located in or outside this state, such firm or personshall maintain a copy of such wholesale distributor’s license issued by the State Board of Pharmacy. Such firm or person shall maintain copies of all invoices, receipts, and other records regarding such products containing pseudoephedrine for a minimum of three years from the date of receipt, purchase, or access. Failure to maintain records to verify the presence of any and all products containing pseudoephedrine being held by a firm or person shall subject such products containing pseudoephedrine to being embargoed or seized by proper law enforcement authorities until such time as proof can be shown that such products containing pseudoephedrine were obtained from a Georgia licensed wholesale distributor.
(5) Agents of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the
sheriff of a county or the police chief of a county or municipality in this state in which a firm or person that receives,
purchases, or otherwise gains access to products containing pseudoephedrine is located may request to review the
receiving records for such products. Failure to provide such records within five business days following such request to account for the presence of such products shall result in the embargo or seizure of such products.
(c) A license or permit obtained pursuant to this Code section shall be denied, suspended, or revoked by the board
of pharmacy upon finding that the licensee or permit holder has:
(1) Furnished false or fraudulent material information in any application filed under this Code section;
(2) Been convicted of a crime under any state or federal law relating to any controlled substance;
(3) Had his or her federal registration suspended or revoked to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled
(4) Violated the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 26; or
(5) Failed to maintain effective controls against the diversion of products containing pseudoephedrine to
unauthorized persons or entities.
(d) The board of pharmacy may adopt reasonable rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this Code
section. The board is further authorized to charge reasonable fees to defray expenses incurred in issuing any licenses or
permits, maintaining any records or forms required by this Code section, and the administration of the provisions of this Code section.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, no person shall be required to obtain a
license or permit for the sale, receipt, transfer, or possession of a product containing pseudoephedrine when:
(1) Such lawful distribution takes place in the usual course of business between agents or employees of a single
regulated person or entity; or
(2) A product containing pseudoephedrine is delivered to or by a common or contract carrier for carriage in the
lawful and usual course of the business of the common or contract carrier or to or by a warehouseman for storage in the lawful and usual course of the business of the warehouseman.
(f) All products containing pseudoephedrine that have been or that are intended to be sold, transferred, purchased
for resale, possessed, or otherwise transferred in violation of a provision of this Code section shall be subject to
forfeiture to the state and no property right shall exist in them.
(g)(1) Any person who sells, transfers, receives, or possesses a product containing pseudoephedrine violates this Code section if the person:
(A) Knowingly fails to comply with the reporting requirements of this Code section; O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30.4
(B) Knowingly makes a false statement in a report or record required by this Code section or the rules adopted
(C) Is required by this Code section to have a license or permit and knowingly or deliberately fails to obtain
such a license or permit.
(2) It shall be illegal for a person to possess, sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish a product containing
pseudoephedrine if such person possesses, sells, transfers, or furnishes the substance with the knowledge or intent that the substance will be used in the unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance.
(3)(A) A person who violates paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years or by a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both.
(B) A person who violates any provision of this Code Section other than paragraph (2) of this subsection shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor on the first offense and a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature on the second and subsequent offenses.
O.C.G.A § 16-13-30.5. Possession of substances with intent to use or convey such substances for the manufacture of Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances
(a) It shall be illegal for a person to possess, whether acquired through theft or other means, any substance with the
(1) Use such substance in the manufacture of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance; or
(2) Knowingly convey such substance to another for use in the manufacture of a Schedule I or Schedule II
(b) In determining whether a particular substance is possessed with the intent required to violate subsection (a) of
this Code section, the court or other authority making such a determination may, in addition to all other logically
relevant factors, consider the following:
(1) Statements by the owner or anyone in control of the substance concerning its use;
(2) Prior convictions, if any, of the owner or of anyone in control of the substance for violation of any state or
federal law relating to the sale or manufacture of controlled substances;
(3) Instructions or descriptive materials of any kind accompanying the substance or found in the owner’s or
controlling person’s possession concerning, explaining, or depicting its use;
(4) The manner in which the substance is displayed or offered for sale;
(5) The quantity and location of the substance considered in relation to the existence and scope of legitimate uses
for the substance in the community; and
(6) Expert testimony concerning the substance’s use.
(c) This Code section shall not apply where possession was by a person authorized by law to dispense, prescribe,
manufacture, or possess the substance in question.
(d) A person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years or by a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both.
O.C.G.A § 16-13-31. Trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine; penalties
(a)(1) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state or who is knowingly in
possession of 28 grams or more of cocaine or of any mixture with a purity of 10 percent or more of cocaine, as
described in Schedule II, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking in cocaine and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:
(A) If the quantity of the cocaine or the mixture involved is 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams, the
person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years and shall pay a fine of
$200,000.00;
(B) If the quantity of the cocaine or the mixture involved is 200 grams or more, but less than 400 grams, the
person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and shall pay a fine of
$300,000.00; and
(C) If the quantity of the cocaine or the mixture involved is 400 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to
a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years and shall pay a fine of $1 million.
(2) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state or who is knowingly in
possession of any mixture with a purity of less than 10 percent of cocaine, as described in Schedule II, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking in cocaine if the total weight of the mixture multiplied by the
percentage of cocaine contained in the mixture exceeds any of the quantities of cocaine specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Upon conviction thereof, such person shall be punished as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection depending upon the quantity of cocaine such person is charged with knowingly selling, manufacturing, delivering, or bringing into this state or knowingly possessing.
(b) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, brings into this state, or has possession of 4 grams or
more of any morphine or opium or any salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer thereof, including heroin, as described in
Schedules I and II, or 4 grams or more of any mixture containing any such substance in violation of this article commits
the felony offense of trafficking in illegal drugs and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:
(1) If the quantity of such substances involved is 4 grams or more, but less than 14 grams, the person shall be
sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and shall pay a fine of $50,000.00;
(2) If the quantity of such substances involved is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, the person shall be
sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years and shall pay a fine of $100,000.00; and
(3) If the quantity of such substances involved is 28 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory
minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years and shall pay a fine of $500,000.00.
(c) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, grows, delivers, brings into this state, or has possession of a
quantity of marijuana exceeding 10 pounds commits the offense of trafficking in marijuana and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished as follows:
(1) If the quantity of marijuana involved is in excess of 10 pounds, but less than 2,000 pounds, the person shall be
sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and shall pay a fine of $100,000.00;
(2) If the quantity of marijuana involved is 2,000 pounds or more, but less than 10,000 pounds, the person shall
be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of seven years and shall pay a fine of $250,000.00; and
(3) If the quantity of marijuana involved is 10,000 pounds or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory
minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and shall pay a fine of $1 million.
(d) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state 200 grams or more of
methaqualone or of any mixture containing methaqualone, as described in paragraph (6) ofCode Section 16-13-25, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking in methaqualone and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:
(1) If the quantity of the methaqualone or the mixture involved is 200 grams or more, but less than 400 grams, the
person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and shall pay a fine of
$50,000.00; and
(2) If the quantity of the methaqualone or the mixture involved is 400 grams or more, the person shall be
sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and shall pay a fine of $250,000.00.
(e) Any person who knowingly sells, delivers, or brings into this state or has possession of 28 grams or more of
methamphetamine, amphetamine, or any mixture containing either methamphetamine or amphetamine, as described in Schedule II, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking in methamphetamine or amphetamine and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:
(1) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 28
grams or more, but less than 200 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years and shall pay a fine of $200,000.00;
(2) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 200
grams or more, but less than 400 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and shall pay a fine of $300,000.00; and
(3) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 400
O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years and shall pay a fine of $1 million.
(f) Any person who knowingly manufactures methamphetamine, amphetamine, or any mixture containing either
methamphetamine or amphetamine, as described in Schedule II, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking methamphetamine or amphetamine and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:
(1) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is less
than 200 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years and shall pay a fine of $200,000.00;
grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years and shall pay a fine of $1 million.
(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and notwithstandingCode Section 16-13-2, with
respect to any person who is found to have violated this Code section, adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence
shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld prior to serving the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment prescribed by this Code section.
(2) The district attorney may move the sentencing court to impose a reduced or suspended sentence upon any
person who is convicted of a violation of this Code section and who provides substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction of any of his accomplices, accessories, coconspirators, or principals. Upon good cause shown, the motion may be filed and heard in camera. The judge hearing the motion may impose a reduced or suspended sentence if he finds that the defendant has rendered such substantial assistance.
(h) Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be punished as provided for in the applicable
mandatory minimum punishment and for not more than 30 years of imprisonment and by a fine not to exceed $1
O.C.G.A § 16-13-31.1. Trafficking in ecstasy; penalties
Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, brings into this state, or has possession of 28 grams or more of 3, 4-methylenedioxyamphetamine or 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or any mixture containing 3,
4-methylenedioxyamphetamine or 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine as described in Schedule I, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking in 3, 4-methylenedioxyamphetamine or 3,
4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:
(1) If the quantity of such substance involved is 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams, the person shall be
sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three years but not more than 30 years and shall pay a fine of not less than $25,000.00 nor more than $250,000.00;
(2) If the quantity of such substance involved is 200 grams or more, but less than 400 grams, the person shall be
sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years but not more than 30 years and shall pay a fine of not less than $50,000.00 nor more than $250,000.00; and
(3) If the quantity of such substance involved is 400 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory
minimum term of imprisonment of ten years but not more than 30 years and shall pay a fine of not less than
$100,000.00 nor more than $250,000.00.
O.C.G.A § 16-13-32.2. Possession and use of drug related objects
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, or possess with the intent to use, any object or materials of any kind for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting,
producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance.
(b) Any person or corporation which violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
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