Section 27. Hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles for the administration of controlled substances by injection may be sold in the commonwealth only by a pharmacist or wholesale druggist licensed under the provisions of chapter 112, a manufacturer of or dealer in surgical supplies or a manufacturer of or dealer in embalming supplies.
AIDS Support Grp. of Cape Cod, Inc. v. Town of Barnstable, 76 N.E.3d 969 (Mass. 2017). · cites it 31דPrior to 2006, G. L. c. 94C, § 27, provided criminal penalties for the possession, delivery, sale, or exchange of hypodermic needles without a prescription.”
Commonwealth v. Landry, 779 N.E.2d 638 (Mass. 2002). · cites it 12דAt the same time it established the pilot needle exchange program, the Legislature amended G. L. c. 94C, § 27, which prohibits the possession of hypodermic needles and syringes, to include the following provision: “(f) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary,…”
Commonwealth v. Leno, 616 N.E.2d 453 (Mass. 1993). · cites it 4ד[2] G.L.c. 94C, §§ 27, 38 (1990 ed.). In the face of those statutes the defendants operated a needle exchange program in an effort to combat the spread of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).”
Commonwealth v. Pratt, 555 N.E.2d 559 (Mass. 1990). · cites it 2ד); and of possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle, in violation of G. L. c. 94C, § 27 (a) (1988 ed.). Mrs. Pratt was convicted of possession of a class B controlled substance, methaqualone, with intent to distribute, as a second offender, in violation of G; L.”
Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 387 N.E.2d 579 (Mass. 1979). · cites it 5דHe was also convicted of unlawful possession of hypodermic needles and syringes (G. L. c. 94C, § 27) and given a one-year concurrent sentence.”
United States v. Alan N. Scott, 270 F.3d 30 (1st Cir. 2001). “In the glove compartment, he found a hypodermic needle, possession of which without a prescription or other justification violated state law, Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94C, § 27(a) (2000); for this offense, he arrested Scott.”
Commonwealth v. Gouse, 965 N.E.2d 774 (Mass. 2012). “716, 718-719 (1979) (application of § 7 to crime of unlawful possession of hypodermic needles and syringes under G. L. c. 94C, § 27). But see Commonwealth v.”
Commonwealth v. Walczak, 979 N.E.2d 732 (Mass. 2012). “206, 211 (2002), we said that *850 probable cause to arrest for a violation of G. L. c. 94C, § 27 (a), does not exist when a person presents a facially valid exchange program membership card, absent evidence that the card is invalid or the bearer is not entitled to possess it.”
Commonwealth v. Lett, 470 N.E.2d 110 (Mass. 1984). “94C, § 34; and unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle and syringe, G. L. c. 94C, § 27 (e). A fourth indictment, charging the defendant with conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act, G.”
Commonwealth v. Grafton, 107 N.E.3d 1241 (Mass. App. Ct. 2018). · cites it 2דIt includes, for example, the 'authority' to possess a hypodermic needle which may arise from the defendant's status as a student in a school described in the statute or which may arise because the defendant is a patient who has a written prescription from a physician.”
Commonwealth v. Velez, 929 N.E.2d 984 (Mass. App. Ct. 2010). “94C, § 32D(a); and possession of a hypodermic needle, G. L. c. 94C, §§ 27, 38. Prior to trial, the Commonwealth filed a notice of nolle prosequi on the charge of possession of a hypodermic needle.”
Commonwealth v. Namey, 852 N.E.2d 116 (Mass. App. Ct. 2006). “The defendant was found not guilty of possessing a hypodermic needle, G. L. c. 94C, § 27(a). A fourth charge, possession of heroin, G.”
United States v. Alan N. Scott, 270 F.3d 30 (1st Cir. 2001). “In the glove compartment, he found a hypodermic needle, possession of which without a prescription or other justification violated state law, Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94C, § 27(a) (2000); for this offense, he arrested Scott.”
Commonwealth v. Namey, 852 N.E.2d 116 (Mass. App. Ct. 2006). “The defendant was found not guilty of possessing a hypodermic needle, G. L. c. 94C, § 27(a). A fourth charge, possession of heroin, G.”
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