§ 15-13. Controlled substances—Possession and use.  


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  • A. 
    Possession. It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice.
    B. 
    Use. Any person who knowingly or intentionally uses or is under the influence of a controlled substance, except when administered or prescribed by or under the direction of a licensed practitioner, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
    C. 
    Definitions. As used in this section:
    CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
    Any drug or substance identified or described in Schedule I of W.S. 35-7-1014, Schedule II of W.S. 35-7-1016 or Schedule III of W.S. 35-7-1018;
    PRACTITIONER
    A person, entity or institution as defined by W.S. 35-7-1002 (a) (xx).
Added by Ord. No. 81-106; amended by Ord. No. 03-20