District Of Columbia § 48-904.03a - Prohibited acts D; penalties.
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§ 48-904.03a. Prohibited acts D; penalties.
48-904.03aIt shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly open or maintain any place to manufacture, distribute, or store for the purpose of manufacture or distribution a narcotic or abusive drug.
Any person who violates this section shall be imprisoned for not less than 5 years nor more than 25 years, fined not more than the amount set forth in , or both.
Annotations
Applicability of : Section 401 of provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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