Ky. Rev. Stat. § 218A.1442 (2026)

Penalty.

(1) A person is guilty of controlled substance endangerment to a child in the second degree when he or she knowingly causes or permits a child to be present when any person is illegally manufacturing a controlled substance or methamphetamine or possesses a hazardous chemical substance with intent to illegally manufacture a controlled substance or methamphetamine under circumstances that place a child in danger of serious physical injury or death, if the child receives serious physical injury as a result of the commission of the offense.

(2) Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the second degree is a Class B felony. Effective: June 20, 2005 History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 150, sec. 3, effective June 20, 2005.