Section 39-17-430 - Anabolic steroids - Prohibited activities(a) It is unlawful for a practitioner to prescribe, order, distribute, supply or sell an anabolic steroid for:(1) Enhancing performance in an exercise, sport or game without medical necessity; or(2) Hormonal manipulation intended to increase muscle mass, strength or weight without medical necessity.(b)(1) It is unlawful for any person who is not a practitioner or lawful manufacturer of anabolic steroids to: (A) Knowingly or intentionally manufacture or deliver an anabolic steroid, pure or adulterated; or(B) Possess, with intent to manufacture or deliver, an anabolic steroid.(2) As used in this subsection (b), "practitioner" means a physician, dentist or veterinarian.(c) A person who knowingly violates this section shall be punished as provided in § 39-17-417(d) for a violation of a Schedule III controlled substance.Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 1990, ch. 1044, § 1; T.C.A., § 39-17-416(c), (d); Acts 1992, ch. 700, §§ 1, 2.