Arizona § 13-3704 - Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine; classification
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§ 13-3704. Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine; classification
A. A person commits adding poison or another harmful substance to water, food, drink or medicine if the person intends to harm another human being and the person knowingly:
1. Introduces, adds or mingles any poison, bacterium, virus or chemical compound into any spring, well or reservoir of water to be taken by a human being.
2. Introduces, adds or mingles any poison, bacterium, virus or chemical compound with any water, food, drink, medicine or other product to be taken by a human being or applied to the body.
3. Places a needle, razor blade or any other harmful object or substance in any water, food, drink or medicine to be taken by a human being.
B. A violation of this section is a class 6 felony.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3704
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3704 cover?
Section 13-3704 ("Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine; 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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