Tennessee § 39-17-430 - Anabolic steroids — Prohibited activities.
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§ 39-17-430. Anabolic steroids — Prohibited activities.
It is unlawful for a practitioner to prescribe, order, distribute, supply or sell an anabolic steroid for: Enhancing performance in an exercise, sport or game without medical necessity; or Hormonal manipulation intended to increase muscle mass, strength or weight without medical necessity. It is unlawful for any person who is not a practitioner or lawful manufacturer of anabolic steroids to: Knowingly or intentionally manufacture or deliver an anabolic steroid, pure or adulterated; or Possess, with intent to manufacture or deliver, an anabolic steroid. As used in this subsection (b), “practitioner” means a physician, dentist or veterinarian. A person who knowingly violates this section shall be punished as provided in § 39-17-417(d) for a violation of a Schedule III controlled substance. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 1990, ch. 1044, § 1; T.C.A., § 39-17-416 (c) , (d); Acts 1992, ch. 700, §§ 1, 2. Compiler's Notes. Acts 1990, ch. 1044, § 1(a) provided that the act, which amended (a) and (b) among other provisions, shall be known and may be cited as the “Young Athletes Anti-Drug Act.” Cross-References. Anabolic steroids enumerated, § 39-17-410 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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