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17-A §1101
D. To possess with the intent to do any act mentioned in paragraph C; or [1999, c. 453, §2 (AMD).]
E. To possess 2 grams or more of heroin or 90 or more individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or containers of any kind containing heroin. [1999, c. 453, §3 (NEW).]
[ 1999, c. 374, §1 (AMD); 1999, c. 453, §§1-3 (AMD) .]
18. "Furnish:"
B. To possess with the intent to do any act mentioned in paragraph A; or [1999, c. 453, §4 (AMD).]
C. To possess at least one gram but less than 2 grams of heroin or at least 45 but fewer than 90 individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or containers of any kind containing heroin. [1999, c. 453, §5 (NEW).]
[ 1999, c. 453, §§4, 5 (AMD) .]
1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §§96,97 (AMD). 1977, c. 647, §1 (AMD). 1981, c. 603, §1 (AMD). 1983, c. 775, (AMD). 1989, c. 384, §1 (AMD). 1997, c. 481, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 239, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 374, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 453, §§1-5 (AMD). 2003, c. 61, §1 (AMD). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). 2005, c. 415, §1 (AMD). 2005, c. 430, §1 (AMD). 2005, c. 430, §10 (AFF). 2011, c. 428, §§1-4 (AMD). 2011, c. 428, §9 (AFF). 2011, c. 465, §5 (AMD). 2011, c. 578, §§1, 2 (AMD). 2013, c. 194, §5 (AMD). 2013, c. 341, §§1-4 (AMD).
Schedules W, X, Y and Z
F. Cocaine means:
(1) Coca leaves, except coca leaves and extracts of coca leaves from which cocaine, ecgonine and derivatives of ecgonine and their salts have been removed; and
(2) A mixture or preparation that contains any quantity of any of the following substances:
(a) Cocaine, its salts, optical and geometric isomers and salts of isomers;
(b) Ecgonine, its derivatives, their salts, isomers and salts of isomers; or
(c) Cocaine base, which is the alkaloid form of cocaine; [1995, c. 635, §1 (RPR).]
I. Unless listed or described in another schedule, any compound, mixture or preparation containing narcotic drugs, including, but not limited to, the following narcotic drugs or their salts, isomers or salts of isomers: heroin (diacetylmorphine), methadone, methadone hydrochloride, levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, or LAAM, pethidine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl and opium; [2007, c. 55, §1 (RPR).]
[ 2013, c. 194, §§6-8 (AMD) .]
[ 2013, c. 341, §§5, 6 (AMD) .]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §§98-101 (AMD). 1977, c. 649, §§1-5 (AMD). 1987, c. 747, §§1,2 (AMD). 1989, c. 334, §§1,2 (AMD). 1989, c. 924, §§1-7 (AMD). 1995, c. 499, §2 (AMD). 1995, c. 499, §5 (AFF). 1995, c. 635, §1 (AMD). 1997, c. 245, §19 (AMD). 1997, c. 487, §§1,2 (AMD). 2001, c. 419, §§2-10 (AMD). 2005, c. 430, §§2,3 (AMD). 2005, c. 430, §10 (AFF). 2007, c. 55, §1 (AMD). 2011, c. 428, §§5-7 (AMD). 2011, c. 428, §9 (AFF). 2013, c. 194, §§6-9 (AMD). 2013, c. 341, §§5, 6 (AMD).
H. Thirty or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O. [2001, c. 419, §13 (NEW).]
[ 2001, c. 383, §117 (AMD); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 419, §§11-13 (AMD) .]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1977, c. 647, §§2,3 (AMD). 1979, c. 127, §128 (AMD). 1987, c. 164, §§1,2 (AMD). 1987, c. 535, §§1,2 (AMD). 1989, c. 334, §3(AMD). 1989, c. 336, (AMD). 1989, c. 344, §1 (AMD). 1989, c. 384, §2 (AMD). 1989, c. 850, §§2,3 (AMD). 1989, c. 924, §§8,9 (AMD). 1991, c. 548, §A10(AMD). 1993, c. 674, §§1,2 (AMD). 1995, c. 635, §2 (AMD). 1997, c. 481, §§2,3 (AMD). 1999, c. 374, §§2,3 (AMD). 1999, c. 422, §§1-3 (AMD). 1999, c. 442, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 453, §§6,7 (AMD). 1999, c. 790, §§A19,20 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §§114-117 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 419, §§11-13(AMD). 2003, c. 61, §2 (AMD).
Trafficking in or furnishing counterfeit drugs
1. A person is guilty of trafficking in or furnishing counterfeit drugs if the person intentionally or knowingly trafficks in or furnishes a substance that the person represents to be a scheduled drug but that in fact is not a scheduled drug but is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury when taken or administered in the customary or intended manner.
[ 1993, c. 674, §3 (AMD) .]
2. Trafficking in or furnishing counterfeit drugs is a Class C crime.
3. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the trafficking or furnishing of a counterfeit drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court.
[ 1993, c. 674, §4 (NEW) .]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1993, c. 674, §§3,4 (AMD).
§1105-A
Aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs
2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 667, §§D22-25 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). 2003, c. 1, §7 (AMD). 2003, c. 61, §3(AMD). 2003, c. 476, §§1,2 (AMD). 2003, c. 688, §B3 (AMD). 2005, c. 415, §2 (AMD). 2007, c. 476, §39 (AMD). 2011, c. 436, §1 (AMD).
Aggravated trafficking or furnishing of counterfeit drugs
1. A person is guilty of aggravated trafficking in or furnishing a counterfeit drug if the person violates section 1104 and:
A. The person trafficks in a counterfeit drug with or furnishes a counterfeit drug to a child who is in fact under 18 years of age; [2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156(AFF).]
B. At the time of the offense, the person has one or more prior convictions for any Class A, B or C offense under this chapter or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Class A, B or C offenses under this chapter in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [2007, c. 476, §40 (AMD).]
C. At the time of the offense, the person possesses a firearm in the furtherance of the offense, uses a firearm, carries a firearm or is armed with a firearm; or [2003, c. 476, §4 (AMD).]
D. Death or serious bodily injury is in fact caused by the use of that counterfeit drug. [2003, c. 476, §5 (NEW).]
[ 2007, c. 476, §40 (AMD) .]
2. Aggravated trafficking in or furnishing a counterfeit drug is a Class B crime.
3. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated trafficking in or furnishing of a counterfeit drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license or permit. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court.
2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 667, §D26 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). 2003, c. 476, §§3-5 (AMD). 2007, c. 476, §40(AMD).
Aggravated furnishing of scheduled drugs
1. A person is guilty of aggravated furnishing of a scheduled drug if the person violates section 1106 and:
A. The person furnishes a scheduled drug to a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age and the drug is:
(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(3) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or
(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.
Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [2007, c. 476, §41 (AMD).]
(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §28 (NEW); 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).]
D. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes cocaine in a quantity of 112 grams or more or cocaine in the form of cocaine base in a quantity of 32 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
For purposes of this paragraph, "school bus" has the same meaning as defined in Title 29-A, section 2301, subsection 5; [2005, c. 415, §3 (AMD).]
F. At the time of the offense, the person enlists or solicits the aid of or conspires with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age to furnish a scheduled drug and the drug is:
G. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes methamphetamine in a quantity of 100 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt.
D, §31 (AMD);2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).]
H. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes heroin in a quantity of 6 grams or more or 270 or more individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or containers of any kind containing heroin. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §31 (AMD); 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).]
I. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin, or any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains 8,000 milligrams or more of oxycodone or 1,000 milligrams or more of hydromorphone. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2003, c. 476, §6 (AMD).]
J. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes a quantity of 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2003, c. 476, §6 (AMD).]
K. Death is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this paragraph that the drug furnished was lawfully possessed by the defendant prior to furnishing and that the death was not a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the use of that scheduled drug. In determining whether the death was reasonably foreseeable, the jury shall consider:
(6) Any safety warnings provided to the defendant at the time of dispensing the drug; or [2003, c. 476, §7 (NEW).]
L. Serious bodily injury is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this paragraph that the drug furnished was lawfully possessed by the defendant prior to furnishing and that the serious bodily injury was not a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the use of that scheduled drug. In determining whether the serious bodily injury was reasonably foreseeable, the jury shall consider:
(6) Any safety warnings provided to the defendant at the time of dispensing the drug. [2003, c. 476, §7 (NEW).]
[ 2007, c. 476, §41 (AMD) .]
2. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated furnishing of a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license or permit. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court.
[ 2003, c. 61, §4 (NEW) .]
2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 667, §§D27,28,31, 32 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). 2003, c. 1, §8 (AMD). 2003, c. 61,§4 (AMD). 2003, c. 476, §§6,7 (AMD). 2005, c. 415, §3 (AMD). 2007, c. 476, §41 (AMD).
Aggravated cultivating of marijuana
2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 667, §§D29,30 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). 2003, c. 61, §5 (AMD). 2005, c. 415, §4(AMD). 2007, c. 476, §42 (AMD).
Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs
A. Authorized by Title 22 or Title 32; or [2001, c. 383, §121 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
B. Made a civil violation by Title 22. [2001, c. 383, §121 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
B. Seven grams or more of cocaine or 2 grams or more of cocaine in the form of cocaine base; [1999, c. 531, Pt. I, §6 (AMD).]
E. Seven grams or more of methamphetamine; [2001, c. 419, §17 (AMD).]
F. Forty-five or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin; [2001, c. 419, §18 (NEW).]
G. Any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains not less than 400 milligrams of oxycodone or not less than 50 milligrams of hydromorphone; or [2001, c. 419, §18 (NEW).]
H. Fifteen or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O. [2001, c. 419, §16 (NEW).]
[ 2009, c. 67, §1 (AMD) .]
5. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court.
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1987, c. 164, §§3,4 (AMD). 1987, c. 535, §§4,5 (AMD). 1989, c. 253, (AMD). 1989, c. 334, §4 (AMD). 1989, c. 344, §2 (AMD).1989, c. 384, §3 (AMD). 1989, c. 600, §§A7,8 (AMD). 1989, c. 924, §12 (AMD). 1991, c. 548, §A11 (AMD). 1993, c. 674, §6 (AMD). 1995, c. 635, §5 (AMD).1999, c. 422, §§7-9 (AMD). 1999, c. 453, §§11,12 (AMD). 1999, c. 531, §§I6,7 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §§120-123 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 419, §§16-18 (AMD). 2003, c. 61, §6 (AMD). 2007, c. 346, Pt. B, §1 (AMD). 2009, c. 67, §1 (AMD).
§1106-A
Aggregation of amounts of drugs seized
1. Quantities of scheduled drugs involved in violations of section 1103, 1105-A, 1105-B, 1105-C or 1106 committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct and confiscated within a 6-month period may be aggregated to charge a single violation of appropriate class. Subject to the requirement that the conduct of the defense may not be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise, the court may at any time order that a single aggregate count be considered as separate violations. An aggregate count of violations may not be deemed duplicative because of such an order and no election may be required. Prosecution may be brought in any venue in which one of the violations aggregated was committed.
[ 2001, c. 383, §124 (AMD); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF) .]
2. Quantities of scheduled drugs involved in violation of section 1107-A committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct and confiscated within a 48-hour period may be aggregated to charge a single violation of appropriate class. Subject to the requirement that the conduct of the defense may not be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise, the court may at any time order that a single aggregate count be considered as separate violations. An aggregate count of violations may not be deemed duplicative because of such an order and no election may be required. Prosecution may be brought in any venue in which one of the violations aggregated was committed.
[ 2001, c. 383, §125 (AMD); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF) .]
1999, c. 442, §2 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §§124,125 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
A. A schedule W drug that is:
Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 383, §127 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
B. A schedule W drug that contains:
(2) Cocaine in the form of cocaine base and at the time of the offense the person has one or more prior convictions for any offense under this chapter or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses under this chapter in another jurisdiction. For the purposes of this paragraph, a person has been convicted of an offense on the date the judgment of conviction was entered by the court;
(3) Methamphetamine;
(5) Hydrocodone; or
(6) Hydromorphone.
Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2007, c. 476, §43 (AMD).]
C. A schedule W drug, except as provided in paragraphs A and B. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [2001, c. 383, §127 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
[ 2009, c. 67, §2 (AMD) .]
B. The substance possessed is a methamphetamine precursor drug and was possessed by the defendant for a legitimate medical purpose. [2005, c. 430, §4 (NEW); 2005, c. 430, §10(AFF).]
4. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph B, subparagraphs (3) to (6) and paragraphs C to F that the person possessed a valid prescription for the scheduled drug or controlled substance that is the basis for the charge and that, at all times, the person intended the drug to be used only for legitimate medical use in conformity with the instructions provided by the prescriber and dispenser.
[ 2011, c. 464, §19 (AMD) .]
B. A residual amount of any scheduled drug that is contained in one or more hypodermic apparatuses if the person is enrolled in a hypodermic apparatus exchange program that is certified by the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and is transporting the hypodermic apparatuses to the program. [2007, c. 346, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]
2001, c. 383, §127 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2003, c. 61, §7 (AMD). 2005, c. 252, §1 (AMD). 2005, c. 430, §4 (AMD). 2005, c. 430, §10 (AFF).2005, c. 442, §1 (AMD). 2007, c. 55, §2 (AMD). 2007, c. 346, Pt. B, §2 (AMD). 2007, c. 476, §43 (AMD). 2009, c. 67, §2 (AMD). 2011, c. 464, §19 (AMD).
Acquiring drugs by deception
B. Furnishing a false name or address to a prescribing health care provider or a person acting under the direction or supervision of a prescribing health care provider. [2001, c. 419, §19(NEW).]
5. For purposes of the causation required by subsection 1, engaging in an act of deception described in subsection 2, paragraph A or B gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303, that the act of deception in fact resulted in the acquisition of any drugs prescribed to that person by that prescribing health care provider or person acting under the direction or supervision of that prescribing health care provider.[ 2003, c. 143, §6 (AMD) .]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1979, c. 512, §33 (RPR). 1983, c. 350, (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §§128,129 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 419, §§19,20(AMD). 2001, c. 667, §A35 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §A36 (AFF). 2003, c. 143, §6 (AMD). 2007, c. 382, §§1, 2 (AMD).
1. A person is guilty of stealing drugs if the person violates chapter 15, section 353, 355 or 356-A knowing or believing that the subject of the theft is a scheduled drug, and it is in fact a scheduled drug, and the theft is from a person authorized to possess or traffick in that scheduled drug.
[ 2003, c. 1, §9 (AMD) .]
2. Stealing drugs is:
A. A Class C crime if the drug is a schedule W, X or Y drug; or [2001, c. 419, §21 (NEW).]
B. A Class D crime if the drug is a schedule Z drug. [2001, c. 419, §21 (NEW).]
[ 2001, c. 419, §21 (AMD) .]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §130 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 419, §21 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D33 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF).2003, c. 1, §9 (AMD).
Trafficking in or furnishing hypodermic apparatuses
A. A person is not guilty of trafficking in hypodermic apparatuses if the conduct that constitutes the trafficking is expressly authorized by Title 32, section 13787-A. [2001, c. 383, §133(NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
B. A person is not guilty of furnishing hypodermic apparatuses if the conduct that constitutes the furnishing is expressly authorized by Title 22, section 2383-B. [2001, c. 383, §133 (NEW);2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1987, c. 535, §6 (RPR). 1989, c. 384, §5 (AMD). 1997, c. 340, §1 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §§131-134 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).2007, c. 346, Pt. B, §3 (AMD). 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §20 (AMD).
Illegal possession of hypodermic apparatuses
1. A person is guilty of illegal possession of hypodermic apparatuses if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses 11 or more hypodermic apparatuses, unless the conduct that constitutes such possession is:
A. Expressly authorized by Title 22, section 2383-B or Title 32, section 13787-A. [1997, c. 340, §2 (AMD).]
[ 1997, c. 340, §2 (AMD) .]
2. Illegal possession of hypodermic apparatuses is a Class D crime.
3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person possessing the hypodermic apparatuses is enrolled in a hypodermic apparatus exchange program that is certified by the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and is transporting the hypodermic apparatuses to the program.
[ 2007, c. 346, Pt. B, §4 (NEW) .]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §103 (AMD). 1989, c. 384, §6 (AMD). 1997, c. 340, §2 (AMD). 2007, c. 346, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).
A. Kits used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing or harvesting of any species of plant which is a scheduled drug or from which a scheduled drug can be derived;[1981, c. 531, §2 (AMD).]
F. Dilutents and adulterants, such as quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose and lactose, used or intended for use in cutting scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 531, §2 (AMD).]
[ IB 2009, c. 1, §2 (AMD) .]
K. Whether the owner, or anyone in control of the object, is a legitimate supplier of like or related items to the community, such as a licensed distributor or dealer of tobacco products; [1981,c. 266, (NEW).]
1981, c. 266, (NEW). 1981, c. 531, §§1-5 (AMD). IB 1999, c. 1, §§4,5 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §§135-141 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2003, c. 61, §8(AMD). 2005, c. 386, §DD1 (AMD). 2005, c. 527, §§10,11 (AMD). 2007, c. 476, §44 (AMD). IB 2009, c. 1, §2 (AMD). RR 2009, c. 2, §39 (COR). 2011, c. 464, §20 (AMD).
Analysis of scheduled drugs
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §§104-106 (AMD). 1979, c. 512, §34 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §142 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 419, §22(AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D34 (AMD). 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
Schedule Z drugs; contraband subject to seizure
All scheduled Z drugs, the unauthorized possession of which constitutes a civil violation under Title 22, are hereby declared contraband, and may be seized and confiscated by the State. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
On the conviction of any person of the violation of any provision of this chapter, or on his being found liable for a civil violation under Title 22, a copy of the judgment or sentence and of the opinion of the court or judge, if any opinion be filed, shall be sent by the clerk of court or by the judge to the board or officer, if any, by whom the person has been licensed or registered to practice his profession or to carry on his business if the court finds that such conviction or liability renders such person unfit to engage in such profession or business. The court may, in its discretion, suspend or revoke the license or registration of the person to practice his profession or to carry on his business if the court finds that such conviction or liability renders such person unfit to engage in such profession or business. On the application of any person whose license or registration has been suspended or revoked and upon proper showing and for good cause, said board or officer may reinstate such license or registration.[1975, c. 470, §106-A (AMD).]
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §§106-A (AMD).
Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs
B. Less than 18 years of age and the person trafficking or furnishing the imitation scheduled drug is at least 18 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [2001,
c. 383,§143 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
A. In the case of a substance in tablet, capsule or other solid form, whether the size, shape and color are substantially similar to that of a specific scheduled drug, and in the case of a substance in powdered or liquid form, whether the color, consistency and appearance are substantially similar to that of a specific scheduled drug; [1981, c. 603,
§2 (NEW).]
C. Licensed medical practitioners, pharmacists and other persons authorized to dispense or administer scheduled drugs who are acting in the legitimate performance of their professional licenses.[1981, c. 603, §2 (NEW).]
1. Except as provided in subsection 4, a person is guilty of cultivating marijuana if:
A. The person intentionally or knowingly grows or cultivates marijuana. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [2009, c. 631, §2 (AMD); 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF).]
(4) Five or fewer. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime. [2001, c. 383, §148 (NEW); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
[ 2009, c. 631, §2 (AMD); 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF) .]
[ 2003, c. 61, §9 (NEW) .]
4. A person is not guilty of cultivating marijuana if the conduct is expressly authorized by Title 22, chapter 558-C.
[ 2009, c. 631, §3 (NEW); 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF) .]
1999, c. 374, §5 (NEW). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2001, c. 383, §148 (RPR). 2003, c. 61, §9 (AMD). 2009, c. 631, §§2, 3 (AMD). 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF).
Illegal importation of scheduled drugs
1. A person is guilty of illegal importation of scheduled drugs if the person intentionally or knowingly brings, carries or transports a scheduled drug other than marijuana into the State from another state or country, unless the person is authorized to import or to possess the scheduled drug under Title 22 or Title 32 or under any law of the United States, of another state or of a foreign country.
[ 2001, c. 428, §1 (NEW) .]
A. A Class C crime if the drug is a schedule W drug; and [2001, c. 428, §1 (NEW).]
B. A Class D crime if the drug is a schedule X, Y or Z drug. [2001, c. 428, §1 (NEW).]
2001, c. 428, §1 (NEW).