Arkansas § 5-64-440 - Trafficking a controlled substance.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-440 — Trafficking a controlled substance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-64-440. Trafficking a controlled substance.
Except as provided by this chapter, it is unlawful for a person to engage in trafficking a controlled substance. A person engages in trafficking a controlled substance if he or she possesses, possesses with the purpose to deliver, delivers, or manufactures a controlled substance by aggregate weight, including an adulterant or diluent, in the following amounts: Methamphetamine or cocaine, two hundred grams (200g) or more; Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance that is not methamphetamine or cocaine, two hundred grams (200g) or more; Schedule III controlled substance, four hundred grams (400g) or more; Schedule IV or Schedule V controlled substance, eight hundred grams (800g) or more; or A Schedule VI controlled substance, five hundred pounds (500 lbs.) or more. Trafficking a controlled substance is a Class Y felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-64-440
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-440 cover?
Section 5-64-440 ("Trafficking 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 § 5-64-440?
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