American Samoa § 13.1020 - Prohibited actions.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.1020 — Prohibited actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.1020. Prohibited actions.
(a) Except as authorized by the Director, it is unlawful for any person to deliver, dispense, distribute, possess with intent to deliver, dispense, or distribute, produce, or manufacture a controlled substance. In determining whether a controlled substance is possessed with intent to deliver, dispense, or distribute, a court should consider, in addition to all other logically relevant factors, the following: (1) statements by the owner or by anyone in control of the controlled substance: (2) the amount possessed and its consistency or inconsistency with personal use: (3) the presence of paraphernalia commonly used in preparing, packaging, or subdividing controlled substances for distribution, dispensing, or delivering; and or (4) the presence of apparent proceeds or records of distribution, dispensing, or delivering of controlled substances. (b) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a crime, and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or fined not more than $20,000, or both. (c) Any person who violates this section by delivering, dispensing, distributing, producing, manufacturing or who attempts to deliver dispense, distribute, produce, or manufacture a controlled substance in any school or on any school campus in the Territory is quilty of a crime and upon conviction shall be imprisoned for a mandatory term of 10 years without the possibility of parole, and fined $10,000.00.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 13.1020
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.1020 cover?
Section 13.1020 ("Prohibited actions.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 13.1020?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.1020" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the American Samoa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed American Samoa attorney.
How does American Samoa § 13.1020 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in American Samoa can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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