### Question
How does the law define ultimate user?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 802*, **ultimate user** is defined as:

> a person who has lawfully obtained, and who possesses, a controlled substance for his own use or for the use of a member of his household or for an animal owned by him or by a member of his household

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

