Arizona § 26-1118 - Wrongful use and possession of controlled substances
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1118 — Wrongful use and possession of controlled substances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1118. Wrongful use and possession of controlled substances
A. Any person who is subject to this chapter and who wrongfully uses, possesses, manufactures, distributes, imports into this state, exports from this state or introduces into an installation, vessel, vehicle or aircraft used by or under the control of the armed forces of the United States, this state or any other state a substance described in subsection B shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
B. The substances referred to in subsection A are the following:
1. Opium, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, methamphetamine, phencyclidine, barbituric acid and marijuana and any compound or derivative of any of such substances.
2. Any substance not specified in paragraph 1 that is listed on a schedule of controlled substances prescribed by the president of the United States for the purposes of article 112A of the uniform code of military justice (10 United States Code section 912A).
3. Any other substance not specified in paragraph 1 or contained on a list prescribed by the president under paragraph 2 that is listed in schedules I through V of section 202 of the controlled substances act (21 United States Code section 812).
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-1118
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1118 cover?
Section 26-1118 ("Wrongful use and possession of controlled substances") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 26-1118?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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