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