Controlled Substances and arrestable offenses

Added a specific definition for 'intoxicated' that references existing code sections covering controlled substances, ensuring clarity on what substances are included.

Changed all references to 'alcoholism counseling' and 'alcohol education program' to 'counseling on alcohol and controlled substance dependence' to ensure treatment programs address both alcohol and drug dependence.

Added language to specify that three convictions for public intoxication within six months may include evidence of dependence on controlled substances, not just alcohol.

Definition of 'intoxicated' now includes intoxication from controlled substances, not just alcoholic liquor.

New subsection (f) allows persons charged with public intoxication who are alcoholics to be found not guilty by reason of addiction.

New penalty tiers added for second and subsequent offenses, including mandatory jail time or counseling hours.

New subsections (g) and (h) create separate misdemeanor penalties for drinking alcohol in public and tendering drinks to others in public.

New subsection (i) creates felony penalties for possession of illegally manufactured or acquired alcoholic liquor.

The definition of 'intoxicated' was expanded to include intoxication from controlled substances as provided in specific code sections, in addition to alcoholic liquor.

New subsections were added to specify penalties for violations involving controlled substances, including misdemeanor charges with fines and potential jail time, and felony charges for repeat offenders.

A new provision was added stating that a person charged with public intoxication who is an alcoholic shall be found not guilty by reason of addiction and handled through existing addiction procedures.

Education and counseling program requirements were modified to include counseling on alcohol and controlled substance dependence, and a provision was added that three convictions within six months count as evidence of alcoholism or dependence.

Removed introductory formatting elements including sponsor names, introduction dates, and committee referral information that were present in the introduced version.