32 CFR § 228.9 - Prohibition on narcotics and illegal substances.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t32/s228.9"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "32 CFR § 228.9 - Prohibition on narcotics and illegal substances."
title_number: 32
title_name: "National Defense"
section_number: "228.9"
section_name: "Prohibition on narcotics and illegal substances."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE"
subchapter_number: "M"
subchapter_name: "MISCELLANEOUS"
part_number: "228"
part_name: "SECURITY PROTECTIVE FORCE"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "40 U.S.C. 318-318c."
regulatory_source: "59 FR 5948, Feb. 9, 1994, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "228"
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# 228.9 Prohibition on narcotics and illegal substances.
Entering or being on protected property under the influence of, or while using or possessing, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, marijuana, barbiturate or amphetamine is prohibited. Operation of a motor vehicle entering or while on protected property by a person under the influence of narcotic drugs, hallucinogens, marijuana, barbiturates or amphetamines is also prohibited. These prohibitions shall not apply in cases where the drug is being used as prescribed for a patient by a licensed physician.