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Anabolic Steroids

By Baker Associates

With the recent national attention being paid to anabolic steroid use, it is important to know specifically what the Tennessee drug laws governing steroid distribution are. In Tennessee, these laws are found in TCA § 39-17-430, and have been on the books since 1989, long before the modern scandals erupted. Tennessee?s anabolic steroid law is divided into two parts. The first part governs ?practitioners,? while the other part governs lawpersons. Both parts are concerned with distribution. Under part one, it is illegal for a practitioner (a physician, dentist, or veterinarian) to prescribe, order, distribute, supply, or sell an anabolic steroid. This illegality is in regards to two activities: (1) where the purpose is to enhance performance in exercise, sports, or games without some sort of medical necessity; and (2) where the hormonal manipulations is intended to increase muscle mass, strength, or weight without necessity...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on May 11, 2009 (boomark / email).