A. Except as authorized by the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, Chapter 26, Article 1 NMSA 1978], it is unlawful for any person to intentionally possess anabolic steroids. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor. B. Except as authorized by the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act], it is unlawful for any person to intentionally distribute or possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978. C. Except as authorized by the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act], it is unlawful for any person eighteen years of age or older to intentionally distribute anabolic steroids to a person under eighteen years of age. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a third degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978. D. A copy of this act shall be distributed to each licensed athletic trainer by the athletic trainers advisory board and d shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978. D. A copy of this act shall be distributed to each licensed athletic trainer by the athletic trainers advisory board and displayed prominently in the athletic locker rooms of all state post-secondary and public schools. History: Laws 1987, ch. 271, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not a part of the law. Laws 1987, ch. 270, § 1 changed the 'New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act' to the 'New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act'. Cross references. — For definition of dangerous drug for purposes of the New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, see 26-1-2 NMSA 1978.
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