Kentucky Statutes 217.181 – Theft of a legend drug
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(1) A person is guilty of theft of a legend drug when he unlawfully takes or exercises control over a legend drug that is not a controlled substance, belonging to another person, with the intent to deprive him thereof.
(2) Theft of a legend drug is:
For details, see § 532.060
(a) For a first offense a Class D felony, if the legend drug has a value of three hundred dollars ($300) or less; or
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, or a value of greater than three hundred dollars ($300), a Class C felony.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998.
(2) Theft of a legend drug is:
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 217.181
- Person: means any individual, partnership, association, or any organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. See Kentucky Statutes 217.544
(a) For a first offense a Class D felony, if the legend drug has a value of three hundred dollars ($300) or less; or
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, or a value of greater than three hundred dollars ($300), a Class C felony.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998.