(1) A person is guilty of possession of a controlled substance in the third degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses a controlled substance classified in Schedules IV or V.
(2) Possession of a controlled substance in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 12 months up to $500
For details, see § 532.090

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 218A.1417

  • Person: means individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Kentucky Statutes 218A.010

Effective: June 8, 2011
History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 14, effective June 8, 2011. — Created 1992
Ky. Acts ch. 441, sec. 17, effective July 14, 1992.