961.38(4)
(4) A substance included in schedule V may be distributed or dispensed only for a medical purpose, including medical treatment or authorized research.
961.38(4g)
(4g) A practitioner may dispense or deliver a controlled substance to or for an individual or animal only for medical treatment or authorized research in the ordinary course of that practitioner's profession.
961.38(4r)
(4r) A pharmacist is immune from any civil or criminal liability and from discipline under
s. 450.10 for any act taken by the pharmacist in reliance on a reasonable belief that an order purporting to be a prescription was issued by a practitioner in the usual course of professional treatment or in authorized research.
961.38(5)
(5) No practitioner shall prescribe, orally, electronically or in writing, or take without a prescription a controlled substance included in schedule I, II, III or IV for the practitioner's own personal use.
961.38 History
History: 1971 c. 219;
1975 c. 190,
421;
1977 c. 203;
1995 a. 448 ss.
235 to
240,
483 to
485; Stats. 1995 s. 961.38;
1997 a. 27.
961.39
961.39
Limitations on optometrists. An optometrist who is allowed under
s. 449.18 (1) to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and under
s. 449.18 (6) (am) 2. b. to dispense a contact lens that delivers a therapeutic pharmaceutical agent:
961.39(1)
(1) May not prescribe, dispense, or administer a controlled substance included in schedule I or II.
961.39(2)
(2) May prescribe, dispense, or administer only those controlled substances included in schedules III, IV, and V that are permitted for prescription or administration under the rules promulgated under
s. 449.18 (6) (cm).
961.39(3)
(3) Shall include with each prescription order all of the following:
961.39(3)(a)
(a) A statement that he or she is allowed under
s. 449.18 (1) to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.
961.39(3)(b)
(b) The indicated use of the controlled substance included in schedule III, IV or V so prescribed.
961.39 History
History: 1989 a. 31;
1995 a. 448 s.
241; Stats. 1995 s. 961.39;
2005 a. 297;
2009 a. 168.
961.395
961.395
Limitation on advanced practice nurses. 961.395(1)(1) An advanced practice nurse who is certified under
s. 441.16 may prescribe controlled substances only as permitted by the rules promulgated under
s. 441.16 (3).
961.395(2)
(2) An advanced practice nurse certified under
s. 441.16 shall include with each prescription order the advanced practice nurse prescriber certification number issued to him or her by the board of nursing.
961.395(3)
(3) An advanced practice nurse certified under
s. 441.16 may dispense a controlled substance only by prescribing or administering the controlled substance or as otherwise permitted by the rules promulgated under
s. 441.16 (3).
961.395 History
History: 1995 a. 448.
OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
961.41
961.41
Prohibited acts A — penalties. 961.41(1)
(1)
Manufacture, distribution or delivery. Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute or deliver a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. Any person who violates this subsection is subject to the following penalties:
961.41(1)(a)
(a)
Schedule I and II narcotic drugs generally. Except as provided in
par. (d), if a person violates this subsection with respect to a controlled substance included in schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, or a controlled substance analog of a controlled substance included in schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(b)
(b)
Schedule I, II, and III nonnarcotic drugs generally. Except as provided in
pars. (cm) and
(e) to
(hm), if a person violates this subsection with respect to any other controlled substance included in schedule I, II, or III, or a controlled substance analog of any other controlled substance included in schedule I or II, the person is guilty of a Class H felony.
961.41(1)(cm)
(cm)
Cocaine and cocaine base. If the person violates this subsection with respect to cocaine or cocaine base, or a controlled substance analog of cocaine or cocaine base, and the amount manufactured, distributed, or delivered is:
961.41(1)(cm)1g.
1g. One gram or less, the person is guilty of a Class G felony.
961.41(1)(cm)1r.
1r. More than one gram but not more than 5 grams, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(cm)2.
2. More than 5 grams but not more than 15 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(cm)3.
3. More than 15 grams but not more than 40 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1)(cm)4.
4. More than 40 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1)(d)
(d)
Heroin. If the person violates this subsection with respect to heroin or a controlled substance analog of heroin and the amount manufactured, distributed or delivered is:
961.41(1)(d)1.
1. Three grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(d)2.
2. More than 3 grams but not more than 10 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(d)3.
3. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1)(d)4.
4. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1)(e)
(e)
Phencyclidine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, and methcathinone. If the person violates this subsection with respect to phencyclidine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, or methcathinone, or a controlled substance analog of phencyclidine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, or methcathinone, and the amount manufactured, distributed, or delivered is:
961.41(1)(e)1.
1. Three grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(e)2.
2. More than 3 grams but not more than 10 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(e)3.
3. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1)(e)4.
4. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1)(f)
(f)
Lysergic acid diethylamide. If the person violates this subsection with respect to lysergic acid diethylamide or a controlled substance analog of lysergic acid diethylamide and the amount manufactured, distributed, or delivered is:
961.41(1)(f)1.
1. One gram or less, the person is guilty of a Class G felony.
961.41(1)(f)2.
2. More than one gram but not more than 5 grams, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(f)3.
3. More than 5 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(g)
(g)
Psilocin and psilocybin. If the person violates this subsection with respect to psilocin or psilocybin, or a controlled substance analog of psilocin or psilocybin, and the amount manufactured, distributed or delivered is:
961.41(1)(g)1.
1. One hundred grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class G felony.
961.41(1)(g)2.
2. More than 100 grams but not more than 500 grams, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(g)3.
3. More than 500 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(h)
(h)
Tetrahydrocannabinols. If the person violates this subsection with respect to tetrahydrocannabinols, included under
s. 961.14 (4) (t), or a controlled substance analog of tetrahydrocannabinols, and the amount manufactured, distributed or delivered is:
961.41(1)(h)1.
1. Two hundred grams or less, or 4 or fewer plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols, the person is guilty of a Class I felony.
961.41(1)(h)2.
2. More than 200 grams but not more than 1,000 grams, or more than 4 plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols but not more than 20 plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols, the person is guilty of a Class H felony.
961.41(1)(h)3.
3. More than 1,000 grams but not more than 2,500 grams, or more than 20 plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols but not more than 50 plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols, the person is guilty of a Class G felony.
961.41(1)(h)4.
4. More than 2,500 grams but not more than 10,000 grams, or more than 50 plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols but not more than 200 plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(h)5.
5. More than 10,000 grams, or more than 200 plants containing tetrahydrocannabinols, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(hm)
(hm)
Certain other schedule I controlled substances and ketamine. If the person violates this subsection with respect to gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, gamma-butyrolactone, 1,4-butanediol, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-beta-phenylethylamine, 4-methylthioamphetamine, ketamine, or a controlled substance analog of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, gamma-butyrolactone, 1,4-butanediol, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-beta-phenylethylamine, or 4-methylthioamphetamine and the amount manufactured, distributed, or delivered is:
961.41(1)(hm)1.
1. Three grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(hm)2.
2. More than 3 grams but not more than 10 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(hm)3.
3. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1)(hm)4.
4. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1)(i)
(i)
Schedule IV drugs generally. Except as provided in
par. (im), if a person violates this subsection with respect to a substance included in schedule IV, the person is guilty of a Class H felony.
961.41(1)(im)
(im)
Flunitrazepam. If a person violates this subsection with respect to flunitrazepam and the amount manufactured, distributed, or delivered is:
961.41(1)(im)1.
1. Three grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1)(im)2.
2. More than 3 grams but not more than 10 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1)(im)3.
3. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1)(im)4.
4. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1)(j)
(j)
Schedule V drugs. If a person violates this subsection with respect to a substance included in schedule V, the person is guilty of a Class I felony.
961.41(1m)
(1m) Possession with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver. Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to possess, with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog. Intent under this subsection may be demonstrated by, without limitation because of enumeration, evidence of the quantity and monetary value of the substances possessed, the possession of manufacturing implements or paraphernalia, and the activities or statements of the person in possession of the controlled substance or a controlled substance analog prior to and after the alleged violation. Any person who violates this subsection is subject to the following penalties:
961.41(1m)(a)
(a)
Schedule I and II narcotic drugs generally. Except as provided in
par. (d), if a person violates this subsection with respect to a controlled substance included in schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug or a controlled substance analog of a controlled substance included in schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1m)(b)
(b)
Schedule I, II, and III nonnarcotic drugs generally. Except as provided in
pars. (cm) and
(e) to
(hm), if a person violates this subsection with respect to any other controlled substance included in schedule I, II, or III, or a controlled substance analog of any other controlled substance included in schedule I or II, the person is guilty of a Class H felony.
961.41(1m)(cm)
(cm)
Cocaine and cocaine base. If a person violates this subsection with respect to cocaine or cocaine base, or a controlled substance analog of cocaine or cocaine base, and the amount possessed, with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, is:
961.41(1m)(cm)1r.
1r. More than one gram but not more than 5 grams, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1m)(cm)2.
2. More than 5 grams but not more than 15 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1m)(cm)3.
3. More than 15 grams but not more than 40 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1m)(cm)4.
4. More than 40 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1m)(d)
(d)
Heroin. If a person violates this subsection with respect to heroin or a controlled substance analog of heroin and the amount possessed, with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, is:
961.41(1m)(d)1.
1. Three grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1m)(d)2.
2. More than 3 grams but not more than 10 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1m)(d)3.
3. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1m)(d)4.
4. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1m)(e)
(e)
Phencyclidine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, and methcathinone. If a person violates this subsection with respect to phencyclidine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, or methcathinone, or a controlled substance analog of phencyclidine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, or methcathinone, and the amount possessed, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, is:
961.41(1m)(e)1.
1. Three grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1m)(e)2.
2. More than 3 grams but not more than 10 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
961.41(1m)(e)3.
3. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
961.41(1m)(e)4.
4. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
961.41(1m)(f)
(f)
Lysergic acid diethylamide. If a person violates this subsection with respect to lysergic acid diethylamide or a controlled substance analog of lysergic acid diethylamide and the amount possessed, with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, is:
961.41(1m)(f)1.
1. One gram or less, the person is guilty of a Class G felony.
961.41(1m)(f)2.
2. More than one gram but not more than 5 grams, the person is guilty of a Class F felony.
961.41(1m)(f)3.
3. More than 5 grams, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
