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Title : Title 17-A. MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter : Chapter 45. DRUGS
Title 17-A - §1102. Schedules W, X, Y and Z
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1102. Schedules W, X, Y and Z

For the purposes of defining crimes under this chapter and of determining the penalties therefor, there are hereby established the following schedules, designated W, X, Y and Z. [2001, c. 419, §2 (amd).]

1. Schedule W:



A. Unless listed or described in another schedule, any amphetamine, or its salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, including but not limited to methamphetamine, or its salts, isomers, or salts of isomers; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




B. Unless listed or described in another schedule, or unless made a nonprescription drug by federal law, barbituric acid or any derivative of barbituric acid, or any salt of barbituric acid or of a derivative of barbituric acid, including but not limited to amobarbital, butabarbital, pentobarbital, secobarbital, thiopental, and methohexital; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




C. [1975, c. 740, §98 (rp).]




D. [1975, c. 740, §98 (rp).]




E. [1975, c. 740, §98 (rp).]




F. Cocaine means:

(1) Coca leaves, except coca leaves and extracts of coca leaves from which cocaine, ecgonine and derivatives of ecgonine and their salts have been removed; and


(2) A mixture or preparation that contains any quantity of any of the following substances:

(a) Cocaine, its salts, optical and geometric isomers and salts of isomers;


(b) Ecgonine, its derivatives, their salts, isomers and salts of isomers; or


(c) Cocaine base, which is the alkaloid form of cocaine;

[1995, c. 635, §1 (rpr).]




G. Phenmetrazine and its salts; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




H. Methylphenidate or its salts; [1975, c. 740, §99 (rpr).]




I. Unless listed or described in another schedule, all narcotic drugs, including, but not limited to, the following narcotic drugs or their salts, isomers or salts of isomers: heroin (diacetylmorphine), methadone, methadone hydrochloride, levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, or LAAM, pethidine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl and opium. As used in this chapter, "heroin" means any compound, mixture or preparation containing heroin; [2001, c. 419, §3 (amd).]




J. Phencyclidine; [1989, c. 924, §2 (amd).]




K. Lysergic acid diethylamide, and its salts, isomers and salts of isomers; [1989, c. 924, §3 (new).]




L. Lysergic acid; [1997, c. 487, §1 (amd).]




M. Lysergic acid amide; [2001, c. 419, §4 (amd).]




N. Flunitrazepam or its chemical equivalent; and [2001, c. 419, §5 (amd).]




O. Unless listed or described in another schedule, the following hallucinogenic drugs or their salts, isomers and salts of isomers whenever the existence of the salts, isomers and salts of isomers is possible within the chemical designation:

(1) 3, 4 - methylenedioxy amphetamine, MDA;


(2) 5 methoxy - 3, 4 methylenedioxy amphetamine, MMDA;


(3) 3, 4, 5 - trimethoxy amphetamine, TMA;


(4) 4 - methyl - 2, 5 - dimethoxyamphetamine, DOM;


(5) 2, - 3 methylenedioxyamphetamine;


(6) 2, 5 - dimethoxyamphetamine, DMA;


(7) 4 - bromo - 2, 5 - dimethoxyamphetamine, DOB;


(8) 4 methoxyamphetamine;


(9) 3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA;


(10) 4 - bromo - 2, 5 - dimethoxyphenethylamine, NEXUS;


(11) 3, 4 - methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine, MDE;


(12) Paramethoxymethamphetamine, PMMA;


(13) Paramethoxyamphetamine, PMA; and


(14) Paramethoxyethylamphetamine, PMEA.
[2001, c. 419, §6 (new).]

[2001, c. 419, §§3-6 (amd).]


2. Schedule X:



A. Unless listed or described in another schedule, any of the following drugs having depressant effect on the central nervous system

(1) Chlorhexadol


(2) Sulfondiethylmethane


(3) Sulfonethylmethane


(4) Sulfonmethane
[1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




B. Nalorphine; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




C. Unless listed in another schedule, any of the following hallucinogenic drugs, or their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation

(1) Bufotenine


(2) Ibogaine


(3) Mescaline, including but not limited to peyote


(4) N-methyl-3-piperidyl benzilate


(5) N-ethyl-3-piperidyl benzilate


(6) Psilocybin


(7) Psilocyn


(8) Hashish;
[1977, c. 649, §2 (amd).]




D. [2001, c. 419, §7 (rp).]




E. Methaqualone or its salts; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




F. Methprylon; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




G. Glutethimide. [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




H. Unless listed or described in another schedule, the following hallucinogenic drugs or their salts, isomers and salts of isomers whenever the existence of the salts, isomers and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation:

(5) Diethyltryptamine, DET;


(6) Dimethyltryptamine, DMT;


(7) Dipropyltryptamine, DPT; and


(12) Alpha-ethyltryptamine, AET.
[2001, c. 419, §8 (amd).]




I. [1989, c. 924, §5 (rp).]




J. [1989, c. 924, §6 (rp).]




K. Diethylpropion or its salts; [2001, c. 419, §9 (amd).]




L. Gamma hydroxybutyrate, GHB, and its salts, isomers and salts of isomers; [2001, c. 419, §10 (new).]




M. Ketamine and its salts, isomers and salts of isomers; and [2001, c. 419, §10 (new).]




N. The following substances, if intended for human ingestion:

(1) Gamma butyrolactone, GBL, and its salts, isomers and salts of isomers; or


(2) One, 4-butanediol, BD, and its salts, isomers and salts of isomers.
[2001, c. 419, §10 (new).]

[2001, c. 419, §§7-10 (amd).]


3. Schedule Y:



A. Barbital or its salts; [1975, c. 740, §101 (amd).]




B. Chloral betaine; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




C. Ethchlorvynol; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




D. Ethinamate; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




E. Methohexital or its salts; [1975, c. 740, §101 (amd).]




F. Methylphenobarbital or its salts; [1975, c. 740, §101 (amd).]




G. Paraldehyde; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




H. Petrichloral; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




I. Phenobarbital or its salts; [1975, c. 740, §101 (amd).]




J. Codeine (methylmorphine) or its salts; [1975, c. 740, §101 (amd).]




K. Any compound, mixture or preparation containing any of the following limited quantities of narcotic drugs, which shall include one or more nonnarcotic active medicinal ingredient in sufficient proportion to confer upon the compound, mixture or preparation valuable medicinal qualities other than those possessed by the narcotic drug alone

(1) not more than 2.5 milligrams of diphenoxylate with not less than 25 micrograms of atropin sulfate per dosage unit;
[1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




L. Meprobamate; [1975, c. 740, §101 (amd).]




M. Ergot or any salt, compound or derivative of ergot unless listed in another schedule; [1975, c. 740, §101 (amd).]




N. Flurazepam or its salts; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




O. Chlordiazepoxide or its salts; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




P. Diazepam; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




Q. Carbromal; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




R. Chloralhydrate; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




S. Fenfluramine or its salts; [1975, c. 740, §101 (new).]




T. [1977, c. 649, §5 (rp).]




U. Phentermine or its salts. [1975, c. 740, §101 (new).]

[1977, c. 649, §5 (amd).]


4. Schedule Z:



A. All prescription drugs other than those included in schedules W, X or Y; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




B. Marijuana; [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]




C. All nonprescription drugs other than those included in schedules W, X or Y as the Maine Board of Pharmacy shall duly designate; [1989, c. 924, §7 (amd); 1997, c. 245, §19 (amd).]




D. Butyl nitrite or isobutyl nitrite; and [2005, c. 430, §2 (amd); §10 (aff).]




E. A methamphetamine precursor drug. [2005, c. 430, §3 (new); §10 (aff).]

[2005, c. 430, §§2, 3 (amd); §10 (aff).]


5. Notwithstanding anything in this section, no drug or substance which is legally sold in the State of Maine without any federal or state requirement as to prescription and which is unaltered as to its form shall be included in schedule W, X, Y or Z. [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§98-101 (AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 649,
§1-5 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 747,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 334,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 924,
§1-7 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 499,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 499,
§5 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 635,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 245,
§19 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 487,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 419,
§2-10 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 430,
§10 (AFF).
PL 2005,
Ch. 430,
§2,3 (AMD).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1103. Unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1103. Unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs

1. [2001, c. 383, §114 (rp); §156 (aff).]


1-A. Except as provided in subsection 1-B, a person is guilty of unlawful trafficking in a scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly trafficks in what the person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug, and the drug is:



A. A schedule W drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. A schedule X drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




C. Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




D. Marijuana and the person grows or cultivates 500 or more plants. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




E. Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




F. Marijuana and the person grows or cultivates 100 or more plants. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




G. A schedule Y drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




H. A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]


1-B. A person is not guilty of unlawful trafficking in a scheduled drug if the conduct that constitutes the trafficking is either:



A. Expressly authorized by Title 22 or Title 32; or [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. Expressly made a civil violation by Title 22. [2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §115 (new); §156 (aff).]


2. [2001, c. 383, §116 (rp); §156 (aff).]


3. Proof that the person intentionally or knowingly possesses any scheduled drug that is in fact of a quantity, state or concentration as provided in this subsection, gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person is unlawfully trafficking in scheduled drugs:



A. More than one pound of marijuana; [1997, c. 481, §3 (amd).]




B. Fourteen grams or more of cocaine or 4 grams or more of cocaine in the form of cocaine base; [1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §19 (amd).]




C. [1999, c. 790, Pt. A, §19 (amd).]




D. Lysergic acid diethylamide in any of the following quantities, states or concentrations:

(1) Any compound, mixture, substance or solution in a liquid state that contains a detectable quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide;


(2) Fifty or more squares, stamps, tablets or units of any compound, mixture or substance containing a detectable quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide; or


(3) Any quantity of any compound, mixture or substance that, in the aggregate, contains 2,500 micrograms or more of lysergic acid diethylamide;
[2001, c. 419, §11 (amd).]




E. Fourteen grams or more of methamphetamine; [2001, c. 419, §12 (amd).]




F. Ninety or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin; [2001, c. 419, §13 (new).]




G. Any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains 800 milligrams or more of oxycodone or 100 milligrams or more of hydromorphone; or [2001, c. 419, §13 (new).]




H. Thirty or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O. [2001, c. 419, §13 (new).]

[2001, c. 383, §117 (amd); §156 (aff); c. 419, §§11-13 (amd).]


4. [1989, c. 344, §3 (rp).]


5. [1999, c. 442, §1 (rp).]


6. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the trafficking of a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [1993, c. 674, §2 (new).]


7. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance trafficked in is industrial hemp. [2003, c. 61, §2 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1977,
Ch. 647,
§2,3 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 127,
§128 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 164,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 535,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 334,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 336,
§ (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 344,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 384,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 850,
§2,3 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 924,
§8,9 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 548,
§A10 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 674,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 635,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 481,
§2,3 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 374,
§2,3 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 422,
§1-3 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 442,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 453,
§6,7 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 790,
§A19,20 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§114-117 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 419,
§11-13 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§2 (AMD).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1104. Trafficking in or furnishing counterfeit drugs
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1104. Trafficking in or furnishing counterfeit drugs

1. A person is guilty of trafficking in or furnishing counterfeit drugs if the person intentionally or knowingly trafficks in or furnishes a substance that the person represents to be a scheduled drug but that in fact is not a scheduled drug but is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury when taken or administered in the customary or intended manner. [1993, c. 674, §3 (amd).]


2. Trafficking in or furnishing counterfeit drugs is a Class C crime. [1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]


3. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the trafficking or furnishing of a counterfeit drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [1993, c. 674, §4 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 674,
§3,4 (AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1105-A. Aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1105-A. Aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs

1. A person is guilty of aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug if the person violates section 1103 and:



A. The person trafficks in a scheduled drug with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
[2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. At the time of the offense, the person has been convicted of an offense under this chapter punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year or under any law of the United States, of another state or of a foreign country relating to scheduled drugs, as defined in this chapter, and punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.

Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




C. [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §22 (rp); §36 (aff).]




C-1. At the time of the offense, the person possesses a firearm in the furtherance of the offense, uses a firearm, carries a firearm or is armed with a firearm, and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §23 (new); §36 (aff).]




D. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in cocaine in a quantity of 112 grams or more or cocaine in the form of cocaine base in a quantity of 32 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




E. At the time of the offense, the person is on a school bus or within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a private or public elementary or secondary school or a safe zone as defined in section 1101, subsection 23 and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.

For purposes of this paragraph, "school bus" has the same meaning as defined in Title 29-A, section 2301, subsection 5; [2005, c. 415, §2 (amd).]




F. At the time of the offense, the person enlists or solicits the aid of or conspires with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age to traffick in a scheduled drug and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
[2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




G. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in methamphetamine in a quantity of 100 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §24 (amd); §36 (aff).]




H. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in heroin in a quantity of 6 grams or more or 270 or more individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or containers of any kind containing heroin. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §24 (amd); §36 (aff).]




I. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin, or any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains 8,000 milligrams or more of oxycodone or 1,000 milligrams or more of hydromorphone. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [2003, c. 688, Pt. B, §3 (rpr).]




J. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in a quantity of 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [2003, c. 688, Pt. B, §3 (rpr).]




K. Death is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; or [2003, c. 476, §2 (new).]




L. Serious bodily injury is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [2003, c. 476, §2 (new).]

[2005, c. 415, §2 (amd).]


2. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license or permit. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]


3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance trafficked in is industrial hemp. [2003, c. 61, §3 (new).]


Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§119 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D22-25 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 1,
§7 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§3 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 476,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 688,
§B3 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 415,
§2 (AMD).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1105-B. Aggravated trafficking or furnishing of counterfeit drugs
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1105-B. Aggravated trafficking or furnishing of counterfeit drugs

1. A person is guilty of aggravated trafficking in or furnishing a counterfeit drug if the person violates section 1104 and:



A. The person trafficks in a counterfeit drug with or furnishes a counterfeit drug to a child who is in fact under 18 years of age; [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. At the time of the offense, the person has been convicted of any offense under this chapter punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year or under any law of the United States, of another state or of a foreign country relating to scheduled drugs or counterfeit drugs, as defined in this chapter, and punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [2003, c. 476, §3 (amd).]




C. At the time of the offense, the person possesses a firearm in the furtherance of the offense, uses a firearm, carries a firearm or is armed with a firearm; or [2003, c. 476, §4 (amd).]




D. Death or serious bodily injury is in fact caused by the use of that counterfeit drug. [2003, c. 476, §5 (new).]

[2003, c. 476, §3-5 (amd).]


2. Aggravated trafficking in or furnishing a counterfeit drug is a Class B crime. [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]


3. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated trafficking in or furnishing of a counterfeit drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license or permit. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§119 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D26 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 476,
§3-5 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1105-C. Aggravated furnishing of scheduled drugs
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1105-C. Aggravated furnishing of scheduled drugs

1. A person is guilty of aggravated furnishing of a scheduled drug if the person violates section 1106 and:



A. The person furnishes a scheduled drug to a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(2) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;


(3) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
[2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. At the time of the offense, the person has been convicted of any offense under this chapter punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year or under any law of the United States, of another state or of a foreign country relating to scheduled drugs, as defined in this chapter, and punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(2) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;


(3) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.

Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




C. [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §27 (rp); §36 (aff).]




C-1. At the time of the offense, the person possesses a firearm in the furtherance of the offense, uses a firearm, carries a firearm or is armed with a firearm, and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(2) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;


(3) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §28 (new); §36 (aff).]




D. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes cocaine in a quantity of 112 grams or more or cocaine in the form of cocaine base in a quantity of 32 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




E. At the time of the offense, the person is on a school bus or within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a private or public elementary or secondary school or a safe zone as defined in section 1101, subsection 23 and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(2) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;


(3) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.

For purposes of this paragraph, "school bus" has the same meaning as defined in Title 29-A, section 2301, subsection 5; [2005, c. 415, §3 (amd).]




F. At the time of the offense, the person enlists or solicits the aid of or conspires with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age to furnish a scheduled drug and the drug is:

(1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(2) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;


(3) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
[2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




G. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes methamphetamine in a quantity of 100 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §31 (amd); §36 (aff).]




H. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes heroin in a quantity of 6 grams or more or 270 or more individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or containers of any kind containing heroin. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §31 (amd); §36 (aff).]




I. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin, or any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains 8,000 milligrams or more of oxycodone or 1,000 milligrams or more of hydromorphone. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2003, c. 476, §6 (amd).]




J. At the time of the offense, the person furnishes a quantity of 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2003, c. 476, §6 (amd).]




K. Death is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this paragraph that the drug furnished was lawfully possessed by the defendant prior to furnishing and that the death was not a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the use of that scheduled drug. In determining whether the death was reasonably foreseeable, the jury shall consider:

(1) The factual circumstances surrounding the furnishing of the drug;


(2) The total quantity of the drug furnished;


(3) The dosage of the units furnished;


(4) The nature of the drug;


(5) The overdose risk presented by use of the drug; and


(6) Any safety warnings provided to the defendant at the time of dispensing the drug; or
[2003, c. 476, §7 (new).]




L. Serious bodily injury is in fact caused by the use of that scheduled drug and the drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this paragraph that the drug furnished was lawfully possessed by the defendant prior to furnishing and that the serious bodily injury was not a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the use of that scheduled drug. In determining whether the serious bodily injury was reasonably foreseeable, the jury shall consider:

(1) The factual circumstances surrounding the furnishing of the drug;


(2) The total quantity of the drug furnished;


(3) The dosage of the units furnished;


(4) The nature of the drug;


(5) The overdose risk presented by use of the drug; and


(6) Any safety warnings provided to the defendant at the time of dispensing the drug.
[2003, c. 476, §7 (new).]

[2005, c. 415, §3 (amd).]


2. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated furnishing of a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license or permit. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]


3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance furnished is industrial hemp. [2003, c. 61, §4 (new).]


Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§119 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D27,28,31,32 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 1,
§8 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§4 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 476,
§6,7 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 415,
§3 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1105-D. Aggravated cultivating of marijuana
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1105-D. Aggravated cultivating of marijuana

1. A person is guilty of aggravated cultivating of marijuana if the person violates section 1117 and:



A. At the time of the offense, the person has been convicted of any offense under this chapter punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year or under any law of the United States, of another state or of a foreign country relating to scheduled drugs, as defined in this chapter, and punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than one year and the person grows or cultivates:

(1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime.

Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §29 (rp); §36 (aff).]




B-1. At the time of the offense, the person possesses a firearm in the furtherance of the offense, uses a firearm, carries a firearm or is armed with a firearm, and the person grows or cultivates:

(1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime;
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §30 (new); §36 (aff).]




C. At the time of the offense, the person enlists or solicits the aid of or conspires with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age to cultivate marijuana and the person grows or cultivates:

(1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or
[2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]




D. At the time of the offense, the person is within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a private or public elementary or secondary school or a safe zone as defined in section 1101, subsection 23 and the person grows or cultivates:

(1) Five hundred or more marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;


(2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(3) More than 5 but fewer than 100 marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or


(4) Five or fewer marijuana plants. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime.
[2005, c. 415, §4 (amd).]

[2005, c. 415, §4 (amd).]


2. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated cultivating of marijuana, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license or permit. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [2001, c. 383, §119 (new); §156 (aff).]


3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance cultivated or grown is industrial hemp. [2003, c. 61, §5 (new).]


Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§119 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D29,30 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§5 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 415,
§4 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1105. Aggravated trafficking, furnishing or cultivation of scheduled drugs (REPEALED)
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1105. Aggravated trafficking, furnishing or cultivation of scheduled drugs (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§102 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 535,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 305,
§ (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 333,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 383,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 538,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 600,
§A2-6 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 924,
§10,11 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 674,
§5 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A153,C15 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A58 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 635,
§3,4 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 342,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 374,
§4 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 417,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 422,
§4-6 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 453,
§8-10 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 531,
§I1-5 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§118 (RP ).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 419,
§14,15 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D21 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36 (AFF).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1106-A. Aggregation of amounts of drugs seized
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1106-A. Aggregation of amounts of drugs seized

1. Quantities of scheduled drugs involved in violations of section 1103, 1105-A, 1105-B, 1105-C or 1106 committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct and confiscated within a 6-month period may be aggregated to charge a single violation of appropriate class. Subject to the requirement that the conduct of the defense may not be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise, the court may at any time order that a single aggregate count be considered as separate violations. An aggregate count of violations may not be deemed duplicative because of such an order and no election may be required. Prosecution may be brought in any venue in which one of the violations aggregated was committed. [2001, c. 383, §124 (amd); §156 (aff).]


2. Quantities of scheduled drugs involved in violation of section 1107-A committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct and confiscated within a 48-hour period may be aggregated to charge a single violation of appropriate class. Subject to the requirement that the conduct of the defense may not be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise, the court may at any time order that a single aggregate count be considered as separate violations. An aggregate count of violations may not be deemed duplicative because of such an order and no election may be required. Prosecution may be brought in any venue in which one of the violations aggregated was committed. [2001, c. 383, §125 (amd); §156 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 442,
§2 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§124,125 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1106. Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1106. Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs

1. [2001, c. 383, §120 (rp); §156 (aff).]


1-A. Except as provided in subsection 1-B, a person is guilty of unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly furnishes what the person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug, and the drug is:



A. A schedule W drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. A schedule X drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]




C. A schedule Y drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]




D. A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]


1-B. A person is not guilty of unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug if the conduct that constitutes the furnishing is expressly:



A. Authorized by Title 22 or Title 32; or [2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. Made a civil violation by Title 22. [2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §121 (new); §156 (aff).]


2. [2001, c. 383, §122 (rp); §156 (aff).]


3. Proof that the person intentionally or knowingly possesses a scheduled drug that is in fact of a quantity, state or concentration as provided in this subsection, gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person is unlawfully furnishing that scheduled drug:



A. More than 1 14 ounces of marijuana; [1989, c. 924, §12 (new).]




B. Seven grams or more of cocaine or 2 grams or more of cocaine in the form of cocaine base; [1999, c. 531, Pt. I, §6 (amd).]




C. [1999, c. 531, Pt. I, §7 (rp).]




D. Lysergic acid diethylamide in any of the following quantities or concentrations:

(1) Not less than 25 squares, stamps, tablets or units of any compound, mixture or substance containing a detectable quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide; or


(2) Any quantity of any compound, mixture or substance that, in the aggregate, contains not less than 1,250 micrograms of lysergic acid diethylamide;
[2001, c. 419, §16 (amd).]




E. Seven grams or more of methamphetamine; [2001, c. 419, §17 (amd).]




F. Forty-five or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin; [2001, c. 419, §18 (new).]




G. Any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains not less than 400 milligrams of oxycodone or not less than 50 milligrams of hydromorphone; or [2001, c. 419, §18 (new).]




H. Fifteen or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O. [2001, c. 419, §16 (new).]

[2001, c. 383, §123 (amd); §156 (aff); c. 419, §§16-18 (amd).]


4. [1989, c. 334, §4 (rp).]


5. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension and the court shall take physical custody of the person's license. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license, permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license unless the person demonstrates that, after having been released and discharged from any period of incarceration that may have been ordered, the person has served the period of suspension ordered by the court. [1993, c. 674, §6 (new).]


6. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance furnished is industrial hemp. [2003, c. 61, §6 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 164,
§3,4 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 535,
§4,5 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 253,
§ (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 334,
§4 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 344,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 384,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 600,
§A7,8 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 600,
§A7,A8 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 924,
§12 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 548,
§A11 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 674,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 635,
§5 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 422,
§7-9 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 453,
§11,12 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 531,
§I6,7 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§120-123 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 419,
§16-18 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§6 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1107-A. Unlawful possession of scheduled drugs
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 45: DRUGS

§1107-A. Unlawful possession of scheduled drugs

1. Except as provided in subsection 2, a person is guilty of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses what that person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug, and the drug is:



A. A schedule W drug that is:

(1) Cocaine and the quantity possessed is more than 14 grams;


(2) Cocaine in the form of cocaine base and the quantity possessed is more than 4 grams; or


(3) Methamphetamine and the quantity possessed is more than 14 grams.

Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. A schedule W drug that is:

(1) Heroin (diacetylmorphine);


(2) Cocaine in the form of cocaine base and at the time of the offense the person has been convicted of any offense under this chapter or under any law of the United States, another state or a foreign country relating to scheduled drugs, as defined in this chapter. For the purposes of this paragraph, a person has been convicted of an offense on the date the judgment of conviction was entered by the court;


(3) Methamphetamine;


(4) Oxycodone;


(5) Hydrocodone; or


(6) Hydromorphone.

Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2005, c. 442, §1 (amd).]




C. A schedule W drug, except as provided in paragraphs A and B. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]




D. A schedule X drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]




E. A schedule Y drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]




F. A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2005, c. 442, §1 (amd).]


2. A person is not guilty of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug if the conduct that constitutes the possession is expressly:



A. Authorized by Title 22 or Title 32; or [2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. Made a civil violation by Title 22. [2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §127 (new); §156 (aff).]


3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:



A. The substance possessed is industrial hemp; or [2005, c. 430, §4 (new); §10 (aff).]




B. The substance possessed is a methamphetamine precursor drug and was possessed by the defendant for a legitimate medical purpose. [2005, c. 430, §4 (new); §10 (aff).]

[2005, c. 430, §4 (rpr); §10 (aff).]


4. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under subsection 1, paragraphs C to F that the person possessed a valid prescription for the scheduled drug or controlled substance that is the basis for the charge and that, at all times, the person intended the drug to be used only for legitimate medical use in conformity with the instructions provided by the prescriber and dispenser. [2005, c. 252, §1 (new).]


Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§127 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§7 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 252,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 430,
§10 (AFF).
PL 2005,
Ch. 430,
§4 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 442,
§1 (AMD).
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§1107. Unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1977,
Ch. 649,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1981,
Ch. 317,
§24 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 384,
§4 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 538,
§3,4 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 635,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 422,
§10 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§126 (RP ).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
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§1108. Acquiring drugs by deception

1. A person is guilty of acquiring drugs by deception if, as a result of deception, the person obtains or exercises control over a prescription for a scheduled drug or what the person knows or believes to be a scheduled drug, which is in fact a scheduled drug, and the drug is:



A. A schedule W drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (rpr); §36 (aff).]




B. A schedule X drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (rpr); §36 (aff).]




C. A schedule Y drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (rpr); §36 (aff).]




D. A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (rpr); §36 (aff).]

[2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (rpr); §36 (aff).]


2. As used in this section, "deception" has the same meaning as in section 354, subsection 2 and includes:



A. Failure by a person, after having been asked by a prescribing health care provider or a person acting under the direction or supervision of a prescribing health care provider, to disclose the particulars of every narcotic drug or prescription for a narcotic drug issued to that person by a different health care provider within the preceding 30 days; or [2001, c. 419, §19 (new).]




B. Furnishing a false name or address to a prescribing health care provider or a person acting under the direction or supervision of a prescribing health care provider. [2001, c. 419, §19 (new).]

[2001, c. 419, §19 (amd).]


3. For purposes of this section, information communicated to a physician in an effort to violate this section, including a violation by procuring the administration of a scheduled drug by deception, may not be deemed a privileged communication. [2001, c. 383, §128 (amd); §156 (aff).]


4. [2001, c. 383, §129 (rp); §156 (aff).]


5. For purposes of the causation required by subsection 1, engaging in an act of deception described in subsection 2, paragraph A or B gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303, that the act of deception in fact resulted in the acquisition of any drugs prescribed to that person by that prescribing health care provider or person acting under the direction or supervision of that prescribing health care provider. [2003, c. 143, §6 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1979,
Ch. 512,
§33 (RPR).
PL 1983,
Ch. 350,
§ (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§128,129 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 419,
§19,20 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§A35 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§A36 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 143,
§6 (AMD).
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§1109. Stealing drugs

1. A person is guilty of stealing drugs if the person violates chapter 15, section 353, 355 or 356-A knowing or believing that the subject of the theft is a scheduled drug, and it is in fact a scheduled drug, and the theft is from a person authorized to possess or traffick in that scheduled drug. [2003, c. 1, §9 (amd).]


2. Stealing drugs is:



A. A Class C crime if the drug is a schedule W, X or Y drug; or [2001, c. 419, §21 (new).]




B. A Class D crime if the drug is a schedule Z drug. [2001, c. 419, §21 (new).]

[2001, c. 419, §21 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§130 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 419,
§21 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D33 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 1,
§9 (AMD).
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§1110. Trafficking in or furnishing hypodermic apparatuses

1. Except as provided in subsection 1-B, paragraph A, a person is guilty of trafficking in hypodermic apparatuses if the person intentionally or knowingly trafficks in one or more hypodermic apparatuses. Violation of this subsection is a Class C crime.



A. [2001, c. 383, §131 (rp); §156 (aff).]




B. [1997, c. 340, §1 (rp).]

[2001, c. 383, §131 (amd); §156 (aff).]


1-A. Except as provided in subsection 1-B, paragraph B, a person is guilty of furnishing hypodermic apparatuses if the person intentionally or knowingly furnishes 11 or more hypodermic apparatuses. Violation of this subsection is a Class D crime. [2001, c. 383, §132 (amd); §156 (aff).]


1-B. The following exceptions apply.



A. A person is not guilty of trafficking in hypodermic apparatuses if the conduct that constitutes the trafficking is expressly authorized by Title 32, section 13787-A. [2001, c. 383, §133 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. A person is not guilty of furnishing hypodermic apparatuses if the conduct that constitutes the furnishing is expressly authorized by Title 22, section 2383-B. [2001, c. 383, §133 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §133 (new); §156 (aff).]


2. [2001, c. 383, §134 (rp); §156 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 535,
§6 (RPR).
PL 1989,
Ch. 384,
§5 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 340,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§131-134 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1111-A. Sale and use of drug paraphernalia
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§1111-A. Sale and use of drug paraphernalia

1. As used in this section the term "drug paraphernalia" means all equipment, products and materials of any kind that are used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing into the human body a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383, except that this section does not apply to a person who is authorized to possess marijuana for medical use pursuant to Title 22, section 2383-B, subsection 5, to the extent the drug paraphernalia is required for that person's medical use of marijuana. It includes, but is not limited to:



A. Kits used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing or harvesting of any species of plant which is a scheduled drug or from which a scheduled drug can be derived; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




B. Kits used or intended for use in manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing or preparing scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




C. Isomerization devices used or intended for use in increasing the potency of any species of plant that is a scheduled drug; [2001, c. 383, §135 (amd); §156 (aff).]




D. Testing equipment used or intended for use in identifying or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness or purity of scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




E. Scales and balances used or intended for use in weighing or measuring scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




F. Dilutents and adulterants, such as quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose and lactose, used or intended for use in cutting scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




G. Separation gins and sifters, used or intended for use in removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining, marijuana; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




H. Blenders, bowls, containers, spoons and mixing devices used or intended for use in compounding scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




I. Capsules, balloons, envelopes and other containers used or intended for use in packaging small quantities of scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




J. Containers and other objects used or intended for use in storing or concealing scheduled drugs; and [1981, c. 531, §2 (amd).]




K. Objects used or intended for use in ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing marijuana, cocaine, hashish or hashish oil into the human body, such as:

(1) Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic or ceramic pipes with or without screens, permanent screens, hashish heads or punctured metal bowls;


(2) Water pipes;


(3) Carburetion tubes and devices;


(4) Smoking and carburetion masks;


(5) Roach clips, meaning objects used to hold burning material, such as a marijuana cigarette that has become too small or too short to be held in the hand;


(6) Miniature cocaine spoons and cocaine vials;


(7) Chamber pipes;


(8) Carburetor pipes;


(9) Electric pipes;


(10) Air-driven pipes;


(11) Chillums;


(12) Bongs; or


(13) Ice pipes or chillers.
[1981, c. 531, §3 (amd).]

[2001, c. 383, §135 (amd); §156 (aff).]


2. For purposes of this section, drug paraphernalia does not include hypodermic apparatus. Possession of, furnishing or trafficking in hypodermic apparatus constitute separate offenses under sections 1110 and 1111. [1981, c. 266 (new).]


3. In determining whether an object is drug paraphernalia, a court or other authority shall consider, in addition to all other logically relevant factors, the following:



A. Statements by an owner or by anyone in control of the object concerning its use; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




B. Prior convictions, if any, of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, under any state or federal law relating to any scheduled drug; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




C. The proximity of the object, in time and space, to a direct violation of this chapter; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




D. The proximity of the object to scheduled drugs; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




E. The existence of any residue of scheduled drugs on the object; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




F. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, to deliver it to persons whom the owner knows, or should reasonably know, intend to use the object to facilitate a violation of this chapter; the innocence of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, as to a direct violation of this chapter may not prevent a finding that the object is intended for use as drug paraphernalia; [2001, c. 383, §136 (amd); §156 (aff).]




G. Instructions, oral or written, provided with the object concerning its use; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




H. Descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or depict its use; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




I. National and local advertising concerning its use; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




J. The manner in which the object is displayed for sale; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




K. Whether the owner, or anyone in control of the object, is a legitimate supplier of like or related items to the community, such as a licensed distributor or dealer of tobacco products; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




L. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the ratio of sales of the object to the total sales of the business enterprise; [1981, c. 266 (new).]




M. The existence and scope of legitimate uses for the object in the community; and [1981, c. 266 (new).]




N. Expert testimony concerning its use. [1981, c. 266 (new).]

[2001, c. 383, §136 (amd); §156 (aff).]


4. A person is guilty of the sale and use of drug paraphernalia if:



A. The person uses drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383. Violation of this paragraph is a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $300 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended; [2005, c. 386, Pt. DD, §1 (amd).]




B. The person possesses with intent to use drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383. Violation of this paragraph is a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $300 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended; [2005, c. 386, Pt. DD, §1 (amd).]




C. The person trafficks in or furnishes drug paraphernalia knowing, or under circumstances when one reasonably should know, that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a scheduled drug in violation of this chapter or Title 22, section 2383, and the person to whom that person is trafficking or furnishing drug paraphernalia is:

(1) At least 16 years of age. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or


(2) Less than 16 years of age. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or
[2001, c. 383, §137 (new); §156 (aff).]




D. The person places in a newspaper, magazine, handbill or other publication an advertisement knowing, or under circumstances when one reasonably should know, that the purpose of the advertisement, in whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects intended for use as drug paraphernalia. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [2001, c. 383, §137 (new); §156 (aff).]

This subsection does not apply to a person who is authorized to possess marijuana for medical use pursuant to Title 22, section 2383-B, subsection 5 to the extent the drug paraphernalia is required for that person's medical use of marijuana. [2005, c. 386, Pt. DD, §1 (amd).]


5. [2001, c. 383, §138 (rp); §156 (aff).]


6. [2001, c. 383, §139 (rp); §156 (aff).]


7. [2001, c. 383, §140 (rp); §156 (aff).]


8. [2001, c. 383, §140 (rp); §156 (aff).]


9. Drug paraphernalia possessed in violation of this section is declared to be contraband and may be seized and confiscated by the State. [2001, c. 383, §141 (amd); §156 (aff).]


10. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the drug paraphernalia used or possessed is used or possessed for the propagation, cultivation or processing of industrial hemp. [2003, c. 61, §8 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 266,
§ (NEW).
PL 1981,
Ch. 531,
§1-5 (AMD).
IB 1999,
Ch. 1,
§4,5 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§135-141 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§8 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 386,
§DD1 (AMD).
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§1111. Illegal possession of hypodermic apparatuses

1. A person is guilty of illegal possession of hypodermic apparatuses if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses 11 or more hypodermic apparatuses, unless the conduct that constitutes such possession is:



A. Expressly authorized by Title 22, section 2383-B or Title 32, section 13787-A. [1997, c. 340, §2 (amd).]




B. [1997, c. 340, §2 (rp).]

[1997, c. 340, §2 (amd).]


2. Illegal possession of hypodermic apparatuses is a Class D crime. [1997, c. 340, §2 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§103 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 384,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 340,
§2 (AMD).
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§1112. Analysis of scheduled drugs

1. A laboratory that receives a drug or substance from a law enforcement officer or agency for analysis as a scheduled drug shall, if it is capable of so doing, analyze the same as requested by a method designed to accurately determine the composition of the substance, including by chemical means, visual examination, or both, and shall issue a certificate stating the results of the analysis. The certificate, when duly signed and sworn to by a person certified as qualified for this purpose by the Department of Health and Human Services under certification standards set by that department, is admissible in evidence in a court of the State, and gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the composition, quality and quantity of the drug or substance are as stated in the certificate, unless, within 10 days written notice to the prosecution, the defendant requests that a qualified witness testify as to the composition, quality and quantity. [2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §34 (rpr); §36 (aff); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]


2. Transfers of drugs and substances to and from a state laboratory for purposes of analysis under this chapter may be by certified or registered mail, and when so made shall be deemed to comply with all the requirements regarding the continuity of custody of physical evidence. [1975, c. 740, §105 (amd).]


3. [1975, c. 740, §106 (rp).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§104-106 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 512,
§34 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§142 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 419,
§22 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D34 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6 (REV).
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§1113. Inspection of records (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1977,
Ch. 671,
§26 (RPR).
PL 1991,
Ch. 274,
§1 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §1114. Schedule Z drugs; contraband subject to seizure
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§1114. Schedule Z drugs; contraband subject to seizure

All scheduled Z drugs, the unauthorized possession of which constitutes a civil violation under Title 22, are hereby declared contraband, and may be seized and confiscated by the State. [1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
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§1115. Notice of conviction

On the conviction of any person of the violation of any provision of this chapter, or on his being found liable for a civil violation under Title 22, a copy of the judgment or sentence and of the opinion of the court or judge, if any opinion be filed, shall be sent by the clerk of court or by the judge to the board or officer, if any, by whom the person has been licensed or registered to practice his profession or to carry on his business if the court finds that such conviction or liability renders such person unfit to engage in such profession or business. The court may, in its discretion, suspend or revoke the license or registration of the person to practice his profession or to carry on his business if the court finds that such conviction or liability renders such person unfit to engage in such profession or business. On the application of any person whose license or registration has been suspended or revoked and upon proper showing and for good cause, said board or officer may reinstate such license or registration. [1975, c. 470, § 106-A (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§106-A (AMD).
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§1116. Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs

1. Except as provided in subsection 1-A, a person is guilty of trafficking in or furnishing an imitation scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly trafficks in or furnishes an imitation scheduled drug to a person who is:



A. At least 18 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [2001, c. 383, §143 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. Less than 18 years of age and the person trafficking or furnishing the imitation scheduled drug is at least 18 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [2001, c. 383, §143 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §143 (amd); §156 (aff).]


1-A. A person is not guilty of trafficking in or furnishing an imitation scheduled drug if the conduct that constitutes the trafficking or furnishing is expressly made a civil violation by Title 22, section 2383-A. [2001, c. 383, §144 (new); §156 (aff).]


2. Proof that the person intentionally or knowingly possesses 100 or more tablets, capsules or other dosage units of an imitation scheduled drug gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person is trafficking in or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs. [2001, c. 383, §145 (amd); §156 (aff).]


3. [2001, c. 383, §146 (rp); §156 (aff).]


4. [2001, c. 383, §146 (rp); §156 (aff).]


5. In determining whether the appearance of a dosage unit of an imitation scheduled drug would lead a reasonable person to believe the substance was a scheduled drug, as required by section 1101, subsection 19, the court shall consider, but is not limited to considering, the following:



A. In the case of a substance in tablet, capsule or other solid form, whether the size, shape and color are substantially similar to that of a specific scheduled drug, and in the case of a substance in powdered or liquid form, whether the color, consistency and appearance are substantially similar to that of a specific scheduled drug; [1981, c. 603, §2 (new).]




B. Whether the markings on each dosage unit are substantially similar to those on a specific scheduled drug; and [1981, c. 603, §2 (new).]




C. Whether the packaging of, or the labeling of a container containing the substance, bears markings or printed material substantially similar to that accompanying or containing a specific scheduled drug. [1981, c. 603, §2 (new).]

[1981, c. 603, §2 (new).]


6. This section does not apply to:



A. Law enforcement officers acting in the course and legitimate scope of their employment; [1981, c. 603, §2 (new).]




B. Persons who manufacture, process, package, distribute or sell imitation scheduled drugs solely for or to licensed medical practitioners for use as placebos in the course of professional practice or research; and [1981, c. 603, §2 (new).]




C. Licensed medical practitioners, pharmacists and other persons authorized to dispense or administer scheduled drugs who are acting in the legitimate performance of their professional licenses. [1981, c. 603, §2 (new).]

[2001, c. 383, §147 (amd); §156 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 603,
§2 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§143-147 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
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§1117. Cultivating marijuana

1. A person is guilty of cultivating marijuana if:



A. The person intentionally or knowingly grows or cultivates marijuana. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [2001, c. 383, §148 (new); §156 (aff).]




B. The person violates paragraph A and the number of marijuana plants is:

(1) Five hundred or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;


(2) One hundred or more but fewer than 500. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;


(3) More than 5 but fewer than 100. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or


(4) Five or fewer. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime.
[2001, c. 383, §148 (new); §156 (aff).]

[2001, c. 383, §148 (rpr); §156 (aff).]


2. [2001, c. 383, §148 (rp); §156 (aff).]


3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance cultivated or grown is industrial hemp. [2003, c. 61, §9 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 374,
§5 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§148 (RPR).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 61,
§9 (AMD).
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§1118. Illegal importation of scheduled drugs

1. A person is guilty of illegal importation of scheduled drugs if the person intentionally or knowingly brings, carries or transports a scheduled drug other than marijuana into the State from another state or country, unless the person is authorized to import or to possess the scheduled drug under Title 22 or Title 32 or under any law of the United States, of another state or of a foreign country. [2001, c. 428, §1 (new).]


2. A violation of this section is:



A. A Class C crime if the drug is a schedule W drug; and [2001, c. 428, §1 (new).]




B. A Class D crime if the drug is a schedule X, Y or Z drug. [2001, c. 428, §1 (new).]

[2001, c. 428, §1 (new).]


Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 428,
§1 (NEW).
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