Arkansas § 12-64-847 - Use or possession of a controlled substance.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-847 — Use or possession of a controlled substance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-847. Use or possession of a controlled substance.
As used in this section, “controlled substance” means: Amphetamine; Cocaine; Heroin; Lysergic acid diethylamide; Marijuana; Methamphetamine; Opium; Phencyclidine; Barbituric acid, including phenobarbital and secobarbital; or Any substance that is included in Schedules I-VI established by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, 21 U.S.C. § 812, or the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq. A person subject to this code who wrongfully uses, is under the influence of, or possesses a controlled substance shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. A person subject to this code who wrongfully possesses the metabolites of a controlled substance in his or her blood or urine shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-847
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-847 cover?
Section 12-64-847 ("Use or possession of a controlled substance.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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 Arkansas § 12-64-847?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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