It is against the law in Missouri for a person to knowingly have a fake drug — something made to look like a real drug but is not. This is a class A misdemeanor, which is one of the more serious minor crimes.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
579.078. of an — . — 1. A person commits the of possession of an imitation controlled substance if he or she possesses an imitation controlled substance.
2. The offense of possession of an imitation controlled substance is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1989 S.B. 215 & 58, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 195.241; Effective 1-01-17
Related Missouri laws
Unlawful manufacture of drug paraphernalia
RSMo 579.076
Delivery of an imitation controlled substance
RSMo 579.080
Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
RSMo 579.074
Marketing of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine
RSMo 579.082
Furnishing materials for production of a controlled substance
RSMo 579.072
Distribution of controlled substance in violation of registration requirements
RSMo 579.084
Legal information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source at revisor.mo.gov.