69.50.4011 - Counterfeit substances -- Penalties. - Washington Statutes

Counterfeit substances — Penalties.

(1) Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit substance.

     (2) Any person who violates this section with respect to:

     (a) A counterfeit substance classified in Schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, or flunitrazepam classified in Schedule IV, is guilty of a class B felony and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than ten years, fined not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or both;

     (b) A counterfeit substance which is methamphetamine, is guilty of a class B felony and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than ten years, fined not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or both;

     (c) Any other counterfeit substance classified in Schedule I, II, or III, is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW;

     (d) A counterfeit substance classified in Schedule IV, except flunitrazepam, is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW;

     (e) A counterfeit substance classified in Schedule V, is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[2003 c 53 § 332.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.