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VUCSA stands for the Violation of Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Washington state defines a "controlled substance" as a drug or substance used in the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of disease in individuals or animals, or a substance intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of individuals or animals.
Controlled substances are categorized into Schedules I through IV according to the substance's potential for abuse, currently accepted use for medical treatment within the United States , and the likelihood that abuse of the substance will lead to physical or psychological dependence. Except as explicitly authorized by statute, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or posses with the intent to manufacture of deliver, a controlled substance. Depending upon the type of substance and the amount of the substance in the defendant's possession, violation of the Uniform Controlled substance Act ranges from a Class B felony to a misdemeanor.
Drug Possession
Possession of a controlled substance, unless obtained directly from a treating physician or via a treating physician's prescription, while the physician is acting in a professional capacity, is a Class C felony.
Drug Delivery
Delivery of a controlled substance means the actual or constructive transfer of the substance from one person to another, regardless of whether the defendant is acting on behalf of an employer or agency.
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Drug Paraphernalia
Drug paraphernalia means any equipment, products and material of any kind which are used, intended, or designed to be used for planting, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, processing, testing, analyzing, packaging, storing, concealing, injecting, ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance. Any person who sells, allows to be sold, or gives drug paraphernalia to another commits a Class 1 Civil Infraction. Distribution of injection syringes through pharmacies, public health, or community-based HIV prevention programs does not violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
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