Cite as: 21 CNCA § 2402

A. 1. It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled dangerous substance unless such substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by 21 CNCA § 2101 et seq.

2. It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase any preparation excepted from the provisions of 21 CNCA § 2101 et seq. pursuant to 21 CNCA § 2313 in an amount or within a time interval other than that permitted by 21 CNCA § 2313.

B. Any person who violates this section with respect to:

1. Any Schedule I or II substance, except marijuana or a substance included in subsection (D) of 21 CNCA § 2206, is guilty of a crime.

2. Any Schedule III, IV or V substance, marijuana, a substance included in 21 CNCA § 2206(D), or any preparation excepted from the provisions of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act is guilty of a crime.

Historical Data

LA 03–91, eff. February 9, 1991.

Renumbered from 63 CNCA § 2–402. Amended LA 28-20, eff. December 14, 2020.