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Narcotic drugs in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Narcotic drugs” 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 “Narcotic drugs” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Narcotic drugs" means the following, whether of natural or synthetic origin and any substance neither chemically nor physically distinguishable from them: (a) Acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl. (A.R.S. § 13-3401)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.