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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 16-13-1. Drug Related Objects - This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe....
§ 16-13-2. Conditional Discharge for Possession of Controlled Substances as First Offense and Certain Nonviolent Property Crimes; Dismissal of Charges; Restitution to Victims - History. Code 1933, § 79A-9917, enacted by Ga. L. 1971,...
§ 16-13-3. Penalty for Abandonment of Dangerous Drugs, Poisons, or Controlled Substances - Any person who shall abandon, in a public place, any...
§ 16-13-4. Approval by Food and Drug Administration as Prerequisite to Sale of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 557, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 16-13-5. Immunity From Arrest or Prosecution for Persons Seeking Medical Assistance for Drug Overdose - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Regulation of Controlled Substances
Part 1 - Schedules, Offenses, and Penalties
§ 16-13-20. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-13-21. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (0.5) “Addiction” means...
§ 16-13-22. Administration of Article; Standards and Schedules - History. Code 1933, § 79A-803, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-23. Nomenclature for Controlled Substances - The controlled substances listed in the schedules in Code Sections...
§ 16-13-24. Establishment of Schedules of Controlled Substances - History. Code 1933, § 79A-805, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-25. Schedule I - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-26. Schedule Ii - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-27. Schedule Iii - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-27.1. Exempt Anabolic Steroids - The following anabolic steroid containing compounds, mixtures, or preparations have...
§ 16-13-28. Schedule Iv - (1.5) Armodafinil; (2.05) Brexanolone; (2.1) Bromazepam; (2.15) Butorphanol; (2.25) Carisoprodol;...
§ 16-13-29. Schedule v - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-29.1. Nonnarcotic Substances Excluded From Schedules of Controlled Substances - The following nonnarcotic substances which may, under the Federal Food,...
§ 16-13-29.2. Authority for Exemption of Over-the-Counter Schedule v Controlled Substances - The State Board of Pharmacy shall have the authority to...
§ 16-13-30. Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, or Sale of Controlled Substances or Marijuana; Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-811, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-30.1. Unlawful Manufacture, Delivery, Distribution, Possession, or Sale of Noncontrolled Substances; Civil Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.2. Unlawful Manufacture, Distribution, or Possession With Intent to Distribute of Imitation Controlled Substances; Civil Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.3. Possession of Substances Containing Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine; Restrictions on Sales of Products Containing Those Ingredients - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.4. Licenses for Sale, Transfer, or Purchase for Resale of Products Containing Pseudoephedrine; Reporting and Record-Keeping Requirements; Grounds for Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.5. Possession of Substances With Intent to Use or Convey Such Substances for the Manufacture of Schedule I or Schedule Ii Controlled Substances - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.6. Prohibition on Purchase and Sale of Marijuana Flavored Products - Therefore, the purpose of this Code section is to prohibit...
§ 16-13-31. Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana, or Methamphetamine; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 432, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 16-13-31.1. Trafficking in Ecstasy; Sentencing; Variation - phetamine, or any mixture containing 3, 4-methylenedioxyam phetamine or 3,...
§ 16-13-32. Transactions in Drug Related Objects; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties - This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe....
§ 16-13-32.1. Transactions in Drug Related Objects; Evidence as to Whether Object Is Drug Related; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-811.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 16-13-32.2. Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects - History. Code 1933, § 79A-811.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 16-13-32.3. Use of Communication Facility in Committing or Facilitating Commission of Act Which Constitutes Felony Under Chapter; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-32.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-32.4. Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing, or Possessing Controlled Substances In, On, or Near Public or Private Schools - A sentence imposed under this Code section shall be served...
§ 16-13-32.5. Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing, or Possessing Controlled Substance, Marijuana, or Counterfeit Substance Near Park or Housing Project; Nonmerger of Offenses; Evidence of Location and Boundaries; Posting; Affirmative Defenses - A sentence imposed under this Code section shall be served...
§ 16-13-32.6. Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing, or Possessing With Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance or Marijuana In, On, or Within Drug-Free Commercial Zone - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-32.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-33. Attempt or Conspiracy to Commit Offense Under This Article - Any person who attempts or conspires to commit any offense...
§ 16-13-34. Promulgation of Rules Relating to Registration and Control of Controlled Substances; Registration Fees - The State Board of Pharmacy may promulgate rules and charge...
§ 16-13-35. General Registration Requirements - History. Code 1933, § 79A-814, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-36. Factors Considered in Determining Whether to Register Manufacturer or Distributor - History. Code 1933, § 79A-815, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-37. Grounds for Suspending or Revoking Registration; Disposition of Controlled Substances; Notification to Bureau - History. Code 1933, § 79A-816, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-38. Procedure for Denying, Suspending, Revoking, or Limiting Registration; Automatic Suspension - History. Code 1933, § 79A-817, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-39. Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers to Maintain Records of Controlled Substances - Persons registered to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances under...
§ 16-13-40. Distribution of Schedule I and Ii Substances - Controlled substances in Schedules I and II shall be distributed...
§ 16-13-41. Prescriptions - History. Code 1933, § 79A-820, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-42. Unauthorized Distribution and Dispensation; Refusal or Failure to Keep Records; Refusal to Permit Inspection; Unlawfully Maintaining Structure or Place; Penalty - History. Code 1933, § 79A-821, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-43. Unauthorized Distribution; Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-819, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-44. Penalties Under Other Laws - Any penalty imposed for violation of this article is in...
§ 16-13-45. Powers of Enforcement Personnel - Any officer or employee of the State Board of Pharmacy...
§ 16-13-46. Administrative Inspections and Warrants - History. Code 1933, § 79A-825, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-47. Injunctions - History. Code 1933, § 79A-826, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-48. Cooperative Arrangements With Federal and Other State Agencies - History. Code 1933, § 79A-827, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-49. Declared Items of Contraband; Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-49 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-50. Burden of Proof; Liability of Enforcement Officers in Lawful Performance of Duties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-829, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-51. Judicial Review of Administrative Determinations, Findings, and Conclusions - All final determinations, findings, and conclusions of the State Board...
§ 16-13-52. Programs and Research on Prevention of Abuse of Controlled Substances; Confidentiality of Research; Exemption From Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-831, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-54. Orders and Rules Promulgated Prior to July 1, 1974 - Any orders and rules promulgated under any law affected by...
§ 16-13-54.1. Weight or Quantity of Controlled Substance or Marijuana Not Essential Element of Offense - When an offense in this part measures a controlled substance...
§ 16-13-55. Construction of Article - This article shall be so applied and construed as to...
§ 16-13-56. Penalty for Violation of Article; Restitution to the State for Cleanup of Environmental Hazards; Other Remedies - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-56 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-56.1. Opioids Defined; Notification of Addictive Risks - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-56.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Data Base
§ 16-13-57. Program to Record Prescription Information Into Electronic Data Base; Administration and Oversight - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-57 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-58. Funds for Development and Maintenance of Program; Granting of Funds to Dispensers - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-58 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-59. Information to Include for Each Schedule Ii, Iii, Iv, or v Controlled Substance Prescription; Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-59 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-60. Privacy and Confidentiality; Use of Data; Security Program - (c.1) An individual authorized to access PDMP prescription information pursuant...
§ 16-13-61. Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; Members; Terms; Officers; Procedure; Compensation - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-62. Rules and Regulations - The department shall establish rules and regulations to implement the...
§ 16-13-63. Liability; Review of Pdmp Data When Filling Certain Prescriptions; Cause of Action for Civil Damages - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-63 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-64. Violations; Criminal Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-64 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-65. Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-65 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Dangerous Drugs
§ 16-13-70. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-13-70.1. Definition of Terms - Any term used in this article and not defined in...
§ 16-13-71. “Dangerous Drug” Defined - (3.5) Reserved; (4.1) Aceto-hydroxamic acid; (b.1) A “restricted dangerous drug”...
§ 16-13-72. Sale, Distribution, or Possession of Dangerous Drugs - Except as provided for in this article, it shall be...
§ 16-13-72.1. Revocation of Dangerous Drug Permit; Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-72.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-73. Labeling Prescription Containers of Dangerous Drugs - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 288, § 3; Code 1933,...
§ 16-13-74. Written Prescriptions for Dangerous Drugs; Content; Signature - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 288, § 4; Code 1933,...
§ 16-13-75. Drugs to Be Kept in Original Container; Exception - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 288, § 5; Code 1933,...
§ 16-13-76. Use of Fictitious Name or False Address When Obtaining Drugs - No person shall obtain or attempt to obtain any dangerous...
§ 16-13-77. Applicability of Article to Practitioner of the Healing Arts - Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the...
§ 16-13-78. Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain Dangerous Drugs by Fraud, Forgery, or Concealment of Material Fact - History. Code 1933, § 79A-9910, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-78.1. Prescribing or Ordering Dangerous Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-78.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-78.2. Possession, Manufacture, Delivery, Distribution, or Sale of Counterfeit Substances - Except as authorized by this article, it is unlawful for...
§ 16-13-79. Violations - History. Code 1933, § 79A-9907, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
Article 4 - Sale, Possession, Transfer, or Inhalation of Model Glue
§ 16-13-90. “Model Glue” Defined - As used in this article, the term “model glue” means...
§ 16-13-91. Intentional Inhalation of Model Glue; Application of Article to Anesthesia - No person shall, for the purpose of causing a condition...
§ 16-13-92. Possession, Sale, or Transfer of Model Glue - No person shall intentionally possess, buy, sell, transfer possession, or...
§ 16-13-93. Sale or Transfer of Model Glue to Minors - No person shall sell or transfer possession of any model...
§ 16-13-94. Maintenance of Records of Sales to Minors - The person making a sale or transfer of possession of...
§ 16-13-95. Effect of Article on Laws or Ordinances of Counties and Municipalities - No provisions in this article shall be construed to repeal...
§ 16-13-96. Penalty for Violation of Article; Separate Offenses - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 5 - Sanctions Against Licensed Persons for Offenses Involving Controlled Substances or Marijuana
§ 16-13-110. Definitions - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-110 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-111. Notification of Conviction of Licensed Individual to Licensing Authority; Reinstatement of License; Imposition of More Stringent Sanctions - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-111 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-112. Applicability of Administrative Procedures - Administrative procedures for the implementation of this article for each...
§ 16-13-113. Article as Supplement to Power of Licensing Authority - The provisions of this article shall be supplemental to and...
§ 16-13-114. Period of Applicability of Article - This article shall apply only with respect to criminal offenses...
Article 6 - Kratom
§ 16-13-120. Definition - As used in this article, the term “kratom” means the...
§ 16-13-121. Possession by Individual Under Age 18; Penalty - No person shall sell or transfer possession of kratom to...
§ 16-13-122. Required Labeling - Kratom packaging shall be accompanied by a label bearing the...