As used in this article: (1) 'Marijuana' means any marijuana, whether real or counterfeit, as defined in Section 44-53-110, that is held, possessed, transported, transferred, sold, or offered to be sold in violation of the laws of this State. (2) 'Controlled substance' means a drug or substance, whether real or counterfeit, as defined in Section 44-53-110, that is held, possessed, transported, transferred, sold, or offered to be sold in violation of the laws of this State. 'Controlled substance' does not include marijuana. (3) 'Dealer' means a person who in violation of the laws of this State manufactures, produces, ships, transports, or imports into South Carolina or in any manner acquires or possesses more than forty-two and one-half grams of marijuana, or seven or more grams of a controlled substance, or ten or more dosage units of a controlled substance which is not sold by weight. (4) 'Department' means the South Carolina Department of Revenue. HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, Section 70A.
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