Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.1416 – Possession of controlled substance in second degree -- Penalties.

(1) A person is guilty of possession of a controlled substance in the second degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses: a controlled substance classified in Schedules I or II which is not a narcotic drug; or specified in KRS 218A.1415; or a controlled substance classified in Schedule III; but not synthetic drugs, salvia, or marijuana.
(2) Possession of a controlled substance in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

Effective: April 11, 2012

History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 108, sec. 10, effective April 11, 2012. -- Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 13, effective June 8, 2011; and ch. 45, sec. 10, effective March 16, 2011. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 149, sec. 11, effective April 13, 2010; and ch. 160, sec. 11, effective April 26, 2010. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 66, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 441, sec. 16, effective July 14, 1992.