Arkansas § 5-64-442 - Possession with the purpose to deliver, delivery, or manufacture of a counterfeit substance.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-442 — Possession with the purpose to deliver, delivery, or manufacture of a counterfeit substance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-64-442. Possession with the purpose to deliver, delivery, or manufacture of a counterfeit substance.

Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to possess with the purpose to deliver, deliver, or manufacture a counterfeit substance. Purpose to deliver may be shown by any of the following factors: The person possesses the means to weigh, separate, or package a counterfeit substance; The person possesses a record indicating a drug-related transaction; The counterfeit substance is separated and packaged in a manner to facilitate delivery; The person possesses a firearm that is in the immediate physical control of the person at the time of the possession of the counterfeit substance; The person possesses at least two (2) other controlled substances or counterfeit substances in any amount; or Other relevant and admissible evidence that contributes to the proof that a person's purpose was to deliver a counterfeit substance. Any person who violates this section with respect to: A counterfeit substance purporting to be a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance upon conviction is guilty of a Class C felony; A counterfeit substance purporting to be a Schedule III controlled substance upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony; or A counterfeit substance purporting to be a Schedule IV, Schedule V, or Schedule VI controlled substance or that is not classified as a scheduled controlled substance upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-64-442

What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-442 cover?

Section 5-64-442 ("Possession with the purpose to deliver, delivery, or manufacture of a counterfeit 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.

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