Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-3459 — Manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means; 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. § 13-3459
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. It is unlawful for any person to make, distribute or possess any punch, die, plate, stone or other thing designed to print, imprint or reproduce the trademark, trade name or other identifying mark, imprint or device relating to the authorized identification of any controlled substance, prescription-only drug or over-the-counter drug or any likeness of any of the foregoing upon any drug or container to intentionally:
1. Counterfeit a controlled substance, prescription-only drug or over-the-counter drug.
2. Duplicate substantially the physical appearance, form, package or label of a controlled substance, prescription-only drug or over-the-counter drug.
B. A person who violates any provision of subsection A is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3459.
Which Arizona statute covers manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means?
Manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3459 (Manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means; prohibited acts; classification).
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