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.
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Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 126 - DRUGS, DEVICES, AND COSMETICS
Section 126.2A - Applicability.
Section 126.3 - Prohibited acts.
Section 126.4 - Injunction proceedings.
Section 126.5 - Penalties — guaranty — false advertising liability.
Section 126.8 - Minor violations.
Section 126.9 - Drugs and devices — adulteration.
Section 126.10 - Drugs and devices — misbranding — labeling.
Section 126.11 - Exemptions in cases of drugs and devices — dispensing by prescription only.
Section 126.14 - Cosmetics — adulteration.
Section 126.15 - Cosmetics — misbranding.
Section 126.16 - False advertising.
Section 126.17 - Rules — hearings.
Section 126.20 - Chapter not applicable to commercial feed.
Section 126.21 - Chapter not applicable to animal drugs.
Section 126.22 - Nitrous oxide.
Section 126.23 - Gamma-hydroxybutyrate.
Section 126.23A - Pseudoephedrine retail restrictions.
Section 126.23B - Civil penalty.
Section 126.25 - Human immunodeficiency virus home testing kits — prohibition — penalties.