45-9-113: Criminal possession of imitation dangerous drug with the purpose to distribute -- penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of criminal possession of an imitation dangerous drug with the purpose to distribute if the person possesses with the purpose to distribute any imitation dangerous drug.

(2) A person convicted of criminal possession of an imitation dangerous drug with the purpose to distribute shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not more than 5 years and may be fined not more than $50,000.

(3) A person under 18 years of age convicted of a first violation under this section is presumed to be entitled to a deferred imposition of sentence.