Drug Possession
17-A M.R.S. § 1107-A — the class depends on the schedule and the amount
Intentionally or knowingly possessing what one knows or believes is a scheduled drug, and is, is unlawful possession. The class follows the schedule the drug is on and, for some drugs, the amount.
Who handles this in Maine: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Maine directory.
| Drug | Class |
|---|---|
| DrugA schedule W drug, generally | ClassClass D |
| DrugHeroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, methamphetamine or fentanyl powder over 200 milligrams, or cocaine over 2 grams | ClassClass C |
| DrugAny of those with a prior trafficking or furnishing conviction | ClassClass C |
| DrugA schedule X drug | ClassClass D |
| DrugA schedule Y or Z drug | ClassClass E |
- A valid prescription, with the drug meant only for legitimate medical use as prescribed, is an affirmative defense to most of these charges.
- So is the substance being hemp.
- The residue left in a used syringe is not possession.
Sources for this section (1)
- 17-A M.R.S. § 1107-A — Unlawful possession of scheduled drugs
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.