Controlled Substances Schedules
Controlled Substances Schedules
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This page contains information related to the scheduling of controlled substances in the state. Pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act (CASA 1.1), the Department of Health is responsible for the regulation of controlled substances, including updating the schedules from time to time. This page contains the latest regulatory requirements related to controlled substances.
Schedule A
Schedule A
Cocaine and cocaine derivatives
Fentanyl and non-prescription synthetic opioids
Heroin
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), commonly known as acid
Members or derivative products of the Erythroxylum species, commonly known as coca leaves
Methamphetamine
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Precursor manufacturing substances Auroxamine, Berylexate, or Cyanoridine, commonly known as Precursor A, B, and C as well as medical precursors.
Schedule B
Schedule B
Alcohol
Cannabis and cannabis-derived products
Low-potency psychoactive substances
Prescription sedatives or stimulants
Steroids
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Legal Authorization
Legal Authorization
A person is legally allowed to carry controlled substances if they have proper legal authorization. A prescription or acquiring the substance from a licensed organization are examples of proper legal authorization.
Always seek legal advice if you are unsure if you are possessing a substance legally.
Carry Limits
Carry Limits
A person commits an infraction and may receive a $250 fine for carrying up to five units of a Schedule A substance or up to 15 units of a Schedule B substance.
A person commits a misdemeanor and may receive a $500 fine and face up to 12 months in prison for carrying between six and 50 units of a Schedule A substance or between 16 and 100 units of a Schedule B substance.
A person commits a felony and may receive a $10,000 fine and face up to 30 months in prison for carrying more than 50 units of a Schedule A substance or more than 100 units of a Schedule B substance.
Please refer to the Criminal Code of San Andreas for the most up to date information on substance-related criminal charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a drug is not on either schedule?
What if a drug is not on either schedule?
If a substance does not appear on either schedule, it is not considered a controlled substance and cannot be criminally charged under this Act. However, new substances regularly appear in the state and this list may be updated by regulation regularly.
I bought alcohol from an unlicensed vendor. Does that count as an infraction if I have less than five bottles?
I bought alcohol from an unlicensed vendor. Does that count as an infraction if I have less than five bottles?
Yes. Carrying any amount of a Schedule A or B substance without legal authorization is a criminal offence.
What is the maximum amount of a substance I can buy from a licensed vendor?
What is the maximum amount of a substance I can buy from a licensed vendor?
It depends on their license. For example, if a business' license states that they can sell up to 20 units of a substance per transaction, you cannot carry more than 20 units of that substance.
I'm legally authorized to carry 20 units of a substance. I have 21 units on my person, what happens?
I'm legally authorized to carry 20 units of a substance. I have 21 units on my person, what happens?
Carrying any amount of a substance above its legal limit violates the legal authorization. Therefore, you would be criminally liable for carrying 21 units of that substance.
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