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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-1201: Possession

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 5
  3. Chapter 64
  4. Subchapter 12

(a) It is unlawful for any person to possess a substance listed in subsection (b) of this section: (1) With the intent to breathe, inhale, ingest, or use the substance for the purpose of: (A) Causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or (B) In any manner changing, distorting, or disturbing his or her audio, visual, or mental processes; or (2) Who purposely is under the influence of the substance. (b) This subchapter applies to the following substances: (1) Nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas"; (2) Any compound, liquid, or chemical that contains nitrous oxide; or (3) Any amyl nitrite, commonly known as "poppers" or "snappers". (c) Upon conviction, a person who violates this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1997, No. 355, § 1; 2001, No. 1553, § 13; 2007, No. 827, § 72.

(a) It is unlawful for any person to possess a substance listed in subsection (b) of this section: (1) With the intent to breathe, inhale, ingest, or use the substance for the purpose of: (A) Causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or (B) In any manner changing, distorting, or disturbing his or her audio, visual, or mental processes; or (2) Who purposely is under the influence of the substance.

(1) With the intent to breathe, inhale, ingest, or use the substance for the purpose of: (A) Causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or (B) In any manner changing, distorting, or disturbing his or her audio, visual, or mental processes; or

(A) Causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or

(B) In any manner changing, distorting, or disturbing his or her audio, visual, or mental processes; or

(2) Who purposely is under the influence of the substance.

(b) This subchapter applies to the following substances: (1) Nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas"; (2) Any compound, liquid, or chemical that contains nitrous oxide; or (3) Any amyl nitrite, commonly known as "poppers" or "snappers".

(1) Nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas";

(2) Any compound, liquid, or chemical that contains nitrous oxide; or

(3) Any amyl nitrite, commonly known as "poppers" or "snappers".

(c) Upon conviction, a person who violates this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

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