Exposing a child to a chemical substance or methamphetamine

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Criminal Offenses
4. Offenses Involving Families, Dependents, Etc.
5. Offenses Against Children or Incompetents
6. Offenses Generally
7. Exposing a child to a chemical substance or methamphetamine

1. (a) As used in this section:

   1. (1)

      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.

      2. (B) Intent may be demonstrated by the substance's:

         1. (i) Use;

         2. (ii) Quantity;

         3. (iii) Manner of storage; or

         4. (iv) Proximity to another precursor or equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine;

   2. (2) “Child” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age; and

   3. (3) “Methamphetamine” has the same meaning as provided in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq.

2. (b)

   1. (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. (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.

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