Sec. 481.106. CLASSIFICATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUE. For the purposes of the prosecution of an offense under this subchapter involving the manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Groups 1, 1-A, 2, and 2-A include a controlled substance analogue that:
(1) has a chemical structure substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance listed in the applicable penalty group; or
(2) is specifically designed to produce an effect substantially similar to, or greater than, a controlled substance listed in the applicable penalty group.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1099, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 173), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 1212), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.