AS 17.21.090: Definitions.

In this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise,

(1) “controlled substance” has the meaning given in AS 11.71.900;

(2) “drug” has the meaning given in AS 17.20.370;

(3) “synthetic drug” means a substance that is

(A) a chemical or chemical compound intended, when introduced into the human body, to mimic or simulate the effect of a drug or controlled substance;

(B) in the form of

(i) a crystalline or powder product in crystalline, loose powder, block, tablet, or capsule form; or

(ii) plant material in granular, loose leaf, powder, or liquid form or used as a food additive; and

(C) not a controlled substance.