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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (2026)

Exposing a child to a chemical substance or methamphetamine

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  1. As used in this section:
      1. “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. Intent may be demonstrated by the substance's:
        1. Use;
        2. Quantity;
        3. Manner of storage; or
        4. 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.
    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.

History. Acts 2003, No. 930, § 1.

Cross References. Enhanced penalties for manufacture of methamphetamine in the presence of certain persons, § 5-64-407.

Research References

U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev.

Survey of Legislation, 2003 Arkansas General Assembly, Criminal Law, Controlled Substances, 26 U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev. 366.

Case Notes

Evidence.

Substantial evidence demonstrated that defendant's children had been exposed to the chemicals used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, and there was sufficient evidence to support defendant's conviction of manufacturing methamphetamine; thus, defendant intended to manufacture methamphetamine and knowingly permitted her children to be exposed to methamphetamine. Holt v. State, 2009 Ark. 482, 348 S.W.3d 562 (2009).

5-27-231, 5-27-232. [Transferred.]

Publisher's Notes. Former § 5-27-231 has been renumbered as § 5-27-207.

Former § 5-27-232 has been renumbered as § 5-27-203.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2008–2009 · leading case: Holt v. State, 290 S.W.3d 21 (Ark. Ct. App. 2008).
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Holt v. State, 290 S.W.3d 21 (Ark. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 26× “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (b)(1) (Repl.2006).”
Holt v. State, 348 S.W.3d 562 (Ark. 2009). · cites it 3× “” Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (b)(1) (Repl.2006).”
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230(a)(1)(A): 1 case
Holt v. State, 290 S.W.3d 21 (Ark. Ct. App. 2008). “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (b)(1) (Repl.2006).”
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230(a)(1)(B): 1 case
Holt v. State, 290 S.W.3d 21 (Ark. Ct. App. 2008). “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (b)(1) (Repl.2006).”
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230(a)(l)(B): 1 case
Holt v. State, 290 S.W.3d 21 (Ark. Ct. App. 2008). “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (b)(1) (Repl.2006).”
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230(b)(1): 1 case
Holt v. State, 290 S.W.3d 21 (Ark. Ct. App. 2008). “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (b)(1) (Repl.2006).”
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230(b)(l): 1 case
Holt v. State, 290 S.W.3d 21 (Ark. Ct. App. 2008). “Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-230 (b)(1) (Repl.2006).”
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