218A.1417 Possession of controlled substance in third degree -- Penalties. (1) A person is guilty of possession of a controlled substance in the third degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses a controlled substance classified in Schedules IV or V. (2) Possession of a controlled substance in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor. Effective: June 8, 2011 History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 14, effective June 8, 2011. -- Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 441, sec. 17, effective July 14, 1992.