Controlled Substances
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| Offense | Description | Penal Law (Word) | (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 7 | - | 220.03 | |
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 5 | Possession with Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance | 220.06(1) | |
| 1/2 Ounce or More Containing a Narcotic Preparation | 220.06(2) | ||
| 50 Milligrams or More of Phencyclidine | 220.06(3) | ||
| 1/4 Ounce or More Containing Concentrated Cannabis- Repealed L. 2021, c. 92 | 220.06(4) | ||
| 500 Milligrams or More of Cocaine | 220.06(5) | ||
| More than 1000 Milligrams of Ketamine | 220.06(6) | ||
| Ketamine and a Prior Conviction | 220.06(7) | ||
| 28 grams or More Containing Gamma Hydroxbutyric Acid | 220.06(8) | ||
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 4 | 1/8 Ounce or More Containing a Narcotic Drug | 220.09(1) | |
| 1/2 Ounce or More Containing Methamphetamine | 220.09(2) | ||
| 2 Ounces or More Containing a Narcotic Preparation | 220.09(3) | ||
| 1 Gram or More of a Stimulant | 220.09(4) | ||
| 1 Milligram or More of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 220.09(5) | ||
| 25 Milligrams or More of a Hallucinogen | 220.09(6) | ||
| 1Gram or More of a Hallucinogenic Substance | 220.09(7) | ||
| 10 Ounces or More of a Dangerous Depressant | 220.09(8) | ||
| 2 Pounds or More of a Depressant | 220.09(9) | ||
| 1 Ounce or More Containing Concentrated Cannabis - Repealed L. 2021, c. 92 | 220.09(10) | ||
| 250 Milligrams or More of Phencyclidine | 220.09(11) | ||
| 360 Milligrams or More of Methadone | 220.09(12) | ||
| Intent to Sell Phencyclidine; Prior Conviction | 220.09(13) | ||
| 4000 Milligrams or More of Ketamine | 220.09(14) | ||
| 200 Grams or More Containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid | 220.09(15) | ||
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 3 | Intent to Sell a Narcotic Drug | 220.16(1) | |
| Intent to Sell a Stimulant, Hallucinogen, Hallucinogenic Substance or Lysergic Acid Diethylamide; & Prior Conviction | 220.16(2) | ||
| 1 Gram or More of a Stimulant | 220.16(3) | ||
| 1 Milligram or More of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 220.16(4) | ||
| 25 Milligrams or More of a Hallucinogen | 220.16(5) | ||
| 1 Gram or More of a Hallucinogenic Substance | 220.16(6) | ||
| Intent to Sell 1/8 Ounce or More Containing Methamphetamine | 220.16(7) | ||
| 5 Grams or More of a Stimulant | 220.16(8) | ||
| 5 Milligrams or More of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 220.16(9) | ||
| 125 Milligrams or More of a Hallucinogen | 220.16(10) | ||
| 5 Grams or More of a Hallucinogenic Substance | 220.16(11) | ||
| 1/2 Ounce or More Containing a Narcotic Drug | 220.16(12) | ||
| 1,250 Milligrams or More of Phencyclidine | 220.16(13) | ||
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 2 | 4 Ounces or More Containing a Narcotic Drug | 220.18(1) | |
| 2 Ounces or More Containing Methamphetamine | 220.18(2) | ||
| 10 Grams or More of a Stimulant | 220.18(3) | ||
| 25 Milligrams or More of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 220.18(4) | ||
| 625 Milligrams or More of a Hallucinogen | 220.18(5) | ||
| 25 Grams or More of a Hallucinogenic Substance | 220.18(6) | ||
| 2,880 Milligrams or More of Methadone | 220.18(7) | ||
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1 | 8 Ounces or More Containing a Narcotic Drug | 220.21(1) | |
| 5,760 Milligrams of Methadone | 220.21(2) | ||
| USE OF A CHILD TO COMMIT A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSE | - | 220.28 | |
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 5 | - | 220.31 | |
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 4 | A Narcotic Preparation | 220.34(1) | |
| 10 Ounces or More of a Dangerous Depressant; or 2 Pounds or More of a Depressant | 220.34(2) | ||
| Concentrated Cannabis - Repealed L. 2021, c. 92 | 220.34(3) | ||
| Fifty [50] Milligrams or More of Phencyclidine | 220.34(4) | ||
| Methadone | 220.34(5) | ||
| Phencyclidine; Prior Conviction | 220.34(6) | ||
| 4000 Milligrams or More of Ketamine | 220.34(6-a) | ||
| Sale of a Controlled Substance to a Person Less Than 19 Upon School Grounds | 220.34(7) | ||
| Sale on grounds of child day care or educational facility | 220.34(8) | ||
| 28 Grams or More Containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid | 220.34(9) | ||
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 3 | Narcotic Drug | 220.39(1) | |
| Stimulant, Hallucinogen, Hallucinogenic Substance, or Lysergic Acid Diethylamide; Prior Conviction | 220.39(2) | ||
| 1 Gram or More of a Stimulant | 220.39(3) | ||
| 1 Milligram or More of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 220.39(4) | ||
| 25 Milligrams or More of a Hallucinogen | 220.39(5) | ||
| 1 Gram or More of a Hallucinogenic Substance | 220.39(6) | ||
| 1/8 Ounce or More Containing Methamphetamine | 220.39(7) | ||
| Two Hundred Fifty [250] Milligrams or More of Phencyclidine | 220.39(8) | ||
| Sale of a Narcotic Preparation to a Person Less Than 21 Years Old | 220.39(9) | ||
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 2 | [1/2] Ounce or More Containing a Narcotic Drug | 220.41(1) | |
| One-Half [1/2] Ounce or More Containing Methamphetamine | 220.41(2) | ||
| 5 Grams or More of a Stimulant | 220.41(3) | ||
| 5 Milligrams or More of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 220.41(4) | ||
| 125 Milligrams or More of a Hallucinogen | 220.41(5) | ||
| 5 Grams or More of a Hallucinogenic Substance | 220.41(6) | ||
| 360 Milligrams or More of Methadone | 220.41(7) | ||
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1 | 2 Ounces or More Containing a Narcotic Drug | 220.43(1) | |
| 2,880 Milligrams of Methadon | 220.43(2) | ||
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN OR NEAR SCHOOL GROUNDS | - | 220.44(1), (2), (3), (4) | |
| Narcotic Drug | 220.44 (2) | ||
| CRIMINALLY POSSESSING A HYPODERMIC INSTRUMENT | - | 220.45 | |
| CRIMINAL INJECTION OF A NARCOTIC DRUG | - | 220.46 | |
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO A CHILD | - | 220.48 | |
| CRIMINALLY USING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 2 | Diluents, Dilutants or Adulterants | 220.50(1) | |
| Material Suitable for Packaging | 220.50(2) | ||
| Scales and Balances | 220.50(3) | ||
| CRIMINALLY USING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 1 | - | 220.55 | |
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF PRECURSORS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES | Precursors of Drugs | 220.60 | |
| CRIMINAL SALE OF A PRESCRIPTION FOR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, OR OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, BY A PRACTITIONER OR PHARMACIST | Sells prescription
| 220.65(1) | |
| Sells controlled substance | 220.65(2) | ||
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE MANUFACTURING MATERIAL 2 | Intent to Use | 220.70 | |
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE MANUFACTURING MATERIAL 1 | Prior Conviction | 220.71 | |
| CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF PRECURSORS OF METHAMPHETAMINE | - | 220.72 | |
| UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE 3 | - | 220.73 | |
| UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE 2 | - | 220.74(1) | |
| Commits thrid degree and specified prior conviction | 220.74(2) | ||
| UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE 1 | Commits second degree and specified prior conviction. | 220.75 | |
| UNLAWFUL DISPOSAL OF METHAMPHETAMINE LABORATORY MATERIAL | - | 220.76 | |
| OPERATING AS A MAJOR TRAFFICKER | Director | 220.77(1) | |
| Profiteer Sale | 220.77(2) | ||
| Profiteer Possession | 220.77(3) |
Additional Charges
| Offense | Description | Penal Law (Word) | (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION | - | 10.00(8) | |
| PRESUMPTIVE POSSESSION -AUTOMOBILE | - | 220.25(1) | |
| PRESUMPTIVE POSSESSION -ROOM | - | 220.25(2) | |
| OVERDOSE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL | - | 220.78 |
Former Article 220 Charges
L. 2021, c. 92 Repealed following three statutes:
| Offense | Description | Penal Law (Word) | (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Possession of a controlled substance 5 | 1/4 Ounce or More Containing Concentrated Cannabis - Repealed | 220.06(4) | |
| Criminal Possession of a controlled substance 4 | 1 Ounce or More Containing Concentrated Cannabis - Repealed | 220.09(10) | |
| Criminal Sale of a controlled substance 4 | Concentrated Cannabis - Repealed | 220.34(3) |
Effective June 10, 1995, the Legislature abrogated the case law requirement of People v. Ryan, 82 N.Y.2d 497 (1993) that when weight is an element of an offense, the People must prove that the defendant was aware of the weight of the controlled substance. For the charges applicable to Penal Law article 220 prior to June 10, 1995 click here. - [NEED LINK]