Arizona § 13-3453 - Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3453 — Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3453. Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; classification
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.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3453
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3453 cover?
Section 13-3453 ("Manufacture or distribution of imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; classification") 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.
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