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A.R.S. § 13-3455 — Manufacture or distribution of imitation over-the-counter drug; 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. § 13-3455

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. § 13-3455Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute or possess with intent to distribute an imitation over-the-counter drug. B. It is no defense to prosecution under this section that the defendant believed the imitation over-the-counter drug to be a legitimate over-the-counter drug. C. Any person who violates subsection A by the manufacture, distribution or possession of with intent to distribute an imitation over-the-counter drug is guilty of a class 6 felony. D. A 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 over-the-counter drug a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: manufacture or distribution of imitation over-the-counter drug ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3455.

Manufacture/distribution of imitation OTC drug: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3455C) · Manufacture/distribution of imitation OTC drug to a minor: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3455D)

Which Arizona statute covers manufacture or distribution of imitation over-the-counter drug?

Manufacture or distribution of imitation over-the-counter drug is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3455 (Manufacture or distribution of imitation over-the-counter drug; prohibited acts; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.