Arkansas § 5-64-414 - Controlled substance analog.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-414 — Controlled substance analog., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-64-414. Controlled substance analog.
“Controlled substance analog” means a substance: The chemical structure of which is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance in Schedule I or Schedule II or that has a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system substantially similar to the stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled substance included in Schedule I or Schedule II; or With respect to a particular individual, that the individual represents or intends to have a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system substantially similar to the stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled substance included in Schedule I or Schedule II. “Controlled substance analog” does not include: A controlled substance; A substance for which there is an approved new drug application; A substance with respect to which an exemption is in effect for investigational use by a particular person under § 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 355, to the extent conduct with respect to the substance is pursuant to the exemption; or Any substance to the extent not intended for human consumption before an exemption takes effect with respect to the substance. A controlled substance analog, to the extent intended for human consumption, is treated for the purposes of this chapter as a substance included in Schedule I. Within ten (10) days after the initiation of prosecution with respect to a controlled substance analog by indictment or information, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Health of information relevant to emergency scheduling as provided for in § 5-64-201(a). After final determination that the controlled substance analog should not be scheduled, no prosecution relating to that substance as a controlled substance analog may continue or take place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-64-414
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-414 cover?
Section 5-64-414 ("Controlled substance analog.") 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 § 5-64-414?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-414" (Arkansas). 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 Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-64-414 apply to my situation?
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