State v. Dodd

Daniel D. Dodd appeals his conviction for manufacturing a controlled substance, marijuana. He contends that former RCW 69.50.101(o) violates his right to equal protection. That statute excepted "the preparation or compounding of a controlled substance by an individual for his or her own use ...” from the definition *534of "manufacture”.1 "[Preparation or compounding” does not include growing marijuana. State v. Adams, 46 Wn. App. 874, 733 P.2d 989, review denied, 108 Wn.2d 1012 (1987). Hence, there is no "personal use” exception for that activity. Mr. Dodd argues the Legislature had neither a…