- A. Any person who knowingly manufactures, sells, gives, distributes, or possesses with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute the substance medetomidine or xylazine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
- B. Any person who knowingly possesses the substance medetomidine or xylazine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B, it shall not be an offense to (i) manufacture medetomidine or xylazine for legitimate veterinary use; (ii) distribute or sell medetomidine or xylazine for authorized veterinary use; (iii) possess, administer, prescribe, or dispense medetomidine or xylazine in good faith for use by animals within the course of legitimate veterinary practice; or (iv) possess or administer medetomidine or xylazine pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
2024, cc. 516, 472; 2026, c. 447.