Section 11.71.060. Misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fifth degree.

   (a) Except as authorized in AS 17.30, a person commits the crime of misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fifth degree if the person
        (1) uses or displays any amount of a schedule VIA controlled substance;
        (2) possesses one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures, or substances of an aggregate weight of
             (A) less than one ounce containing a schedule VIA controlled substance;
             (B) six grams or less containing a schedule IIIA controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.160(f)(7) - (16) that has been sprayed on or otherwise applied to tobacco, an herb, or another organic material; or
        (3) refuses entry into a premise for an inspection authorized under AS 17.30.
   (b) Misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fifth degree is a class B misdemeanor.

Authorities

12.55.135

Notes

Recent Bills that will modify this

HB 79 MARIJUANA REG;CONT. SUBST;CRIMES;DEFENSES
SB 30 MARIJUANA REG;CONT. SUBST;CRIMES;DEFENSES
SB 91 OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS

References

AS 12.55.135 Sentences of imprisonment for misdemeanors.

History

(Sec. 2 ch 45 SLA 1982; am Sec. 11 ch 146 SLA 1986; am 1990 Initiative Proposal No. 2, Sec. 1; am Sec. 9 ch 53 SLA 2006; am Sec. 3 ch 22 SLA 2011; am Sec. 48 ch 36 SLA 2016)