Arizona legal term
Dangerous drug in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Dangerous drug” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Dangerous drug” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Dangerous drug" means dangerous drug as defined in section 13-3401. 12. (A.R.S. § 13-105)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Possession or sale of precursor chemicals, regulated chemicals, substances or equipment
- Possession, manufacture, delivery and advertisement of drug paraphernalia
- Promoting secure care facility contraband
- Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug
- Using building for sale or manufacture of dangerous or narcotic drugs
- First degree murder
Related terms in the same statutes
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