Section 218A.1416 - Possession of controlled substance in second degree - Penalties(1) A person is guilty of possession of a controlled substance in the second degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses: a controlled substance classified in Schedules I or II which is not a narcotic drug; or specified in KRS 218A.1415; or a controlled substance classified in Schedule III; but not synthetic drugs, salvia, or marijuana.(2) Possession of a controlled substance in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.Amended by 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 108,§ 10, eff. 4/11/2012. Amended 2011, Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 13, effective 6/8/2011; and ch. 45, sec. 10, effective 3/16/2011. -- Amended 2010, Ky. Acts ch. 149, sec. 11, effective 4/13/2010; and ch. 160, sec. 11, effective 4/26/2010. -- Amended 1998, Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 66, effective 7/15/1998. -- Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 441, sec. 16, effective 7/14/1992.