§ 5-27-230 — Exposing a child to a chemical substance or methamphetamine

Arkansas § 5-27-230

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 5

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(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Chemical substance" means a substance intended to be used as a precursor in the manufacture of methamphetamine, or any other chemical intended to be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. (B) Intent may be demonstrated by the substance's: (i) Use; (ii) Quantity; (iii) Manner of storage; or (iv) Proximity to another precursor or equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine; (2) "Child" means any person under eighteen (18) years of age; and (3) "Methamphetamine" has the same meaning as provided in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq. (b) (1) Any adult who, with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, knowingly causes or permits a child to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or have any contact with a chemical substance or methamphetamine is guilty of a Class C felony. (2) Any adult who violates subdivision (b)(1) of this section is guilty of a Class B felony if a child suffers physical injury or serious physical injury because of the violation.

Legislative History

Acts 2003, No. 930, § 1.