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Kentucky Controlled Substances Act

Kentucky · Controlled Substances · §§ 218A.005 to 218A.994 · 124 sections

Overview

This act establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating controlled substances, organizing them into schedules based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical uses, and setting out how those schedules are created, modified, and published. It governs who may lawfully manufacture, distribute, prescribe, dispense, or administer these substances, imposing registration, recordkeeping, reporting, and confidentiality requirements, and conditioning prescribing on a legitimate medical purpose. It also creates a prescription-monitoring system administered by state regulatory agencies, extends recordkeeping duties to chemical precursors and laboratory apparatus, and provides administrative penalties and criminal offenses for violations.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 502 court decisions.

Most-cited authority: 105 S.W.3d 430 - Johnson v. Commonwealth

Sections covered

  • KRS 218A.005Legislative findings and declarations3 cites
  • KRS 218A.010Definitions for chapter41 cites
  • KRS 218A.015Definitions of mental states2 cites
  • KRS 218A.020Cabinet for Health and Family Services to administer chapter -- Control of substances rescheduled under federal law -- Office of Drug Control Policy may request scheduling of substances meeting criteria4 cites
  • KRS 218A.025Controlled Substances Prescribing Council -- Membership -- Duties – Report
  • KRS 218A.030Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 218A.040Criteria for classification under Schedule I2 cites
  • KRS 218A.050Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 218A.060Criteria for classification under Schedule II5 cites
  • KRS 218A.070Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 218A.080Criteria for classification under Schedule III4 cites
  • KRS 218A.090Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 218A.100Criteria for classification under Schedule IV3 cites
  • KRS 218A.110Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 218A.120Criteria for classification under Schedule V1 cite
  • KRS 218A.130Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 218A.133Exemption from prosecution for possession of controlled substance or drug paraphernalia if seeking assistance with drug overdose4 cites
  • KRS 218A.135Pretrial release of defendant charged with offense for which conviction may result in presumptive probation
  • KRS 218A.136Utilization of faith-based residential treatment program -- Conditions
  • KRS 218A.140Prohibited acts relating to controlled substances -- Penalties18 cites
  • KRS 218A.1401Selling controlled substances other than salvia to minor -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.1402Criminal conspiracy to commit offense in KRS Chapter 218A -- Penalties1 cite
  • KRS 218A.1403Advertising controlled substance -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.1404Prohibited activities relating to controlled substances -- Penalties3 cites
  • KRS 218A.1405Use and investment of drug-related income -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.141Additional penalties for trafficking in controlled substance other than salvia or marijuana
  • KRS 218A.1410Importing heroin, carfentanil, fentanyl, or fentanyl derivatives
  • KRS 218A.1411Trafficking in controlled substance in or near school -- Exception for misdemeanor salvia offenses -- Penalty5 cites
  • KRS 218A.1412Trafficking in controlled substance in first degree -- Penalties60 cites
  • KRS 218A.1413Trafficking in controlled substance in second degree -- Penalties7 cites
  • KRS 218A.1414Trafficking in controlled substance in third degree -- Penalties6 cites
  • KRS 218A.14141Trafficking in a misrepresented controlled substance
  • KRS 218A.1415Possession of controlled substance in first degree -- Penalties47 cites
  • KRS 218A.14151Deferred prosecution program for first and second offenders of KRS 218A.14154 cites
  • KRS 218A.1416Possession of controlled substance in second degree -- Penalties6 cites
  • KRS 218A.1417Possession of controlled substance in third degree -- Penalties4 cites
  • KRS 218A.1418Repealed, 2013
  • KRS 218A.142Aggravated trafficking in controlled substance in first degree
  • KRS 218A.1421Trafficking in marijuana -- Penalties19 cites
  • KRS 218A.1422Possession of marijuana -- Penalty -- Maximum term of incarceration25 cites
  • KRS 218A.1423Marijuana cultivation -- Penalties6 cites
  • KRS 218A.1426Repealed, 2012
  • KRS 218A.1427Repealed, 2012
  • KRS 218A.1428Repealed, 2012
  • KRS 218A.1430Trafficking in synthetic drugs -- Penalties -- Affirmative defense -- Possession of synthetic drugs -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.1431Definitions for KRS 218A.1431 to 218A.1438 and KRS 218A.1416 cites
  • KRS 218A.1432Manufacturing methamphetamine -- Penalties33 cites
  • KRS 218A.1435Repealed, 2000
  • KRS 218A.1437Unlawful possession of a methamphetamine precursor -- Prima facie evidence of intent -- Penalties13 cites
  • KRS 218A.1438Unlawful distribution of a methamphetamine precursor -- Penalties2 cites
  • KRS 218A.1439Trafficking in or transferring a dietary supplement -- Exceptions -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.1440Unlawful possession of ephedrine-based products -- AOC to provide Office of Drug Control Policy with updated information on certain drug offenders -- Convicting court to inform defendant of restrictions
  • KRS 218A.1441Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the first degree -- Penalty
  • KRS 218A.1442Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the second degree -- Penalty
  • KRS 218A.1443Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the third degree -- Penalty
  • KRS 218A.1444Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the fourth degree -- Penalty2 cites
  • KRS 218A.1446Requirements for dispensing of ephedrine-based products -- Log or recordkeeping mechanism -- Thirty-day quantity limitation on ephedrine-based products -- Exceptions -- Preemption of local laws -- Blocking mechanism -- Annual report2 cites
  • KRS 218A.1447Restrictions on possession of dextromethorphan and sale of products containing dextromethorphan
  • KRS 218A.1448Offenses relating to purchases of products containing dextromethorphan by minors
  • KRS 218A.1449Penalties for violation of KRS 218A.1447 or 218A.1448
  • KRS 218A.1450Trafficking in salvia -- Penalty
  • KRS 218A.1451Possession of salvia -- Penalty -- Maximum term of incarceration
  • KRS 218A.1452Salvia cultivation -- Penalty
  • KRS 218A.1453Repealed, 2012
  • KRS 218A.1454Repealed, 2012
  • KRS 218A.1455Repealed, 2012
  • KRS 218A.150Repealed, 2018
  • KRS 218A.160Repealed, 2018
  • KRS 218A.170Sale, distribution, administration, or prescription of controlled substances by licensed manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, pharmacists, or practitioners -- Nontoxic compositions for safe disposal of controlled substances -- Duties of pharmacists and practitioners -- Penalties2 cites
  • KRS 218A.171Electronic prescribing
  • KRS 218A.172Administrative regulations on prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II controlled substance or Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone -- Continuing course of treatment -- Recordkeeping -- Exemptions
  • KRS 218A.175Pain management facilities -- Physician ownership required -- Additional activities permitted to qualifying facilities -- Certification requirements -- Payment for services rendered or goods provided -- Compliance with section as additional licensure condition -- Penalty for violation
  • KRS 218A.180Dispensing of controlled substance with prescription -- Duties of pharmacist -- Penalties1 cite
  • KRS 218A.182Electronic prescribing of controlled substances required -- Exceptions -- Duties of pharmacist -- Administrative regulations
  • KRS 218A.185Automated pharmacy system in residential hospice facilities
  • KRS 218A.190Exempt codeine preparations
  • KRS 218A.200Record-keeping and inventory requirements -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.202Definitions for section -- Electronic system for monitoring controlled substances -- Required registration and reporting -- Penalty for illegal use of system -- Continuing education programs -- Reports of failure to comply with section -- Procedures for monitoring medicinal cannabis -- Quarterly reviews to identify patterns of improper prescribing or dispensing -- Administrative regulations -- Collection and retention of drug conviction data12 cites
  • KRS 218A.204Administrative regulations to establish security requirements for prescriptions -- Waiver
  • KRS 218A.205Reports of improper, inappropriate, or illegal prescribing or dispensing of controlled substances -- Administrative regulations for prescribing and dispensing protocols and licensure actions and requirements -- Presumption of medical necessity -- Complaint procedure -- Criminal record check
  • KRS 218A.210Controlled substances may be possessed only in original container -- Penalties8 cites
  • KRS 218A.220Persons exempt from chapter3 cites
  • KRS 218A.230Controlled substances -- Possession, forfeiture, disposition -- Records, inspection1 cite
  • KRS 218A.240Controlled substances -- Duties and authority of state and local officers, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy -- Civil proceedings -- Identification of trends -- Identification of prescribers, dispensers, and patients for licensing board -- Review of hospital's or health care facility's prescribing and dispensing practices -- Notice to patients of practitioner's loss of prescribing privileges2 cites
  • KRS 218A.245Reciprocal agreements or contracts with other states, jurisdictions, counties, or political subdivisions or with an administering organization to share prescription drug monitoring information
  • KRS 218A.250Regulations -- Hearings
  • KRS 218A.260Repealed, 1992
  • KRS 218A.270Repealed, 1984
  • KRS 218A.274Pregnant women to receive priority by state-funded substance abuse treatment or recovery service providers
  • KRS 218A.275Assessment and treatment program for first offenders of possession of controlled substance -- Rescission of treatment order -- Voiding of conviction -- Sealing of records7 cites
  • KRS 218A.276Assessment and treatment program for possessors of marijuana, synthetic drugs, or salvia -- Rescission of treatment order -- Voiding of conviction -- Sealing of records3 cites
  • KRS 218A.278Pilot program to analyze outcomes and effectiveness of substance abuse treatment programs
  • KRS 218A.280Controlled substances -- Communications with practitioner not privileged2 cites
  • KRS 218A.281Applicability of definitions in KRS 516.010 to KRS 218A.282 and 218A.284
  • KRS 218A.282Forgery of a prescription
  • KRS 218A.284Criminal possession of a forged prescription
  • KRS 218A.286Theft, criminal possession, trafficking, or unlawful possession of a prescription or blank2 cites
  • KRS 218A.288Seizure of unlawful prescription
  • KRS 218A.290Administrative fines
  • KRS 218A.300Election whether or not to be tried under this chapter or prior law
  • KRS 218A.310Title for chapter
  • KRS 218A.320Criminal possession of a medical record -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.322Theft of a medical record -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.324Criminal falsification of a medical record -- Penalties
  • KRS 218A.350Prohibited practices concerning substances that simulate controlled substances -- Penalties4 cites
  • KRS 218A.390Prescription Monitoring Program Compact
  • KRS 218A.391Gubernatorial appointments to Prescription Monitoring Program Compact
  • KRS 218A.405Definitions for KRS 218A.405 to 218A.4604 cites
  • KRS 218A.410Property subject to forfeiture22 cites
  • KRS 218A.415Procedure for seizure of property4 cites
  • KRS 218A.420Procedure for disposal of seized and forfeited property -- Distribution of proceeds -- Administrative regulations on use of funds -- Adoption of policies for seizure of forfeitable assets -- Asset-forfeiture training -- Vehicles -- Joint operations1 cite
  • KRS 218A.425Valuation of property retained for official use
  • KRS 218A.430Repealed, 1990
  • KRS 218A.435Repealed, 2007
  • KRS 218A.440Statement filed listing property seized -- Investigation of utilization of proceeds
  • KRS 218A.450Lien on forfeited property -- Action by trustee -- Release of lien2 cites
  • KRS 218A.460Jurisdiction -- Ancillary hearing -- Application of forfeiture procedures7 cites
  • KRS 218A.500Definitions for KRS 218A.500 and 218A.510 -- Unlawful practices -- Substance abuse treatment outreach program -- Informing peace officer about presence of needles or other sharp objects before search -- Retail pharmacy exception -- Narcotic drug testing products-- Penalties51 cites
  • KRS 218A.510Factors to be considered in determining whether object is drug paraphernalia4 cites
  • KRS 218A.990Repealed, 1992
  • KRS 218A.991Revocation or denial of operator's license
  • KRS 218A.992Enhancement of penalty when in possession of a firearm at the time of commission of offense21 cites
  • KRS 218A.993Penalty for chapter provisions without a specific penalty1 cite
  • KRS 218A.994Applicability of penalties in KRS Chapter 506 to this chapter

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