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A.R.S. § 13-3453 — Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 34.1: Imitation Substance or Drug Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3453

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-3453Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. It is unlawful for a person to manufacture, distribute or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance. B. It is no defense to prosecution under this section that the defendant believed the imitation controlled substance to be a legitimate controlled substance. C. A person who violates subsection A by the manufacture, distribution or possession of with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance as a controlled substance is guilty of a class 6 felony. D. Any person of the age of eighteen years or older who violates subsection A with respect to any person under the age of eighteen years is guilty of a class 5 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3453.

Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3453C) · Manufacture/distribution/possession with intent to distribute imitation controlled substance to a minor: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3453D)

Which Arizona statute covers manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance?

Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3453 (Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.