Iowa § 126.23 - 126.23 Gamma-hydroxybutyrate.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 126.23 — 126.23 Gamma-hydroxybutyrate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 126.23. 126.23 Gamma-hydroxybutyrate.
1. Unlawful possession. Any person who possesses gamma-hydroxybutyrate (also known as gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, or GHB), or any substance containing gamma-hydroxybutyrate, commits an aggravated misdemeanor. This subsection shall not apply to any person who obtains or possesses gamma-hydroxybutyrate or any material containing gamma-hydroxybutyrate pursuant to a lawful order of a physician or other authorized prescriber for the legitimate treatment of disease. 2. Unlawful distribution. Any person who distributes gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or possesses gamma-hydroxybutyrate with the intent to distribute to any other person, commits an aggravated misdemeanor if the person intends to promote or allow the unlawful use of the substance or if the person knows that the other person will use the substance for unlawful purposes. 97 Acts, ch 95, §1 Wed Dec 10 22:50:35 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 126.23 (19, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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