Title 21 — Food and DrugsRelease 119-73
§858 Endangering human life while illegally manufacturing controlled substance
Title 21 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT › Part Part D— - Offenses and Penalties › § 858
Summary
Anyone who makes or tries to make illegal drugs, or moves chemicals or other materials to do that, and in doing so creates a serious risk to people's lives must be punished by a fine under Title 18, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
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Title 21, §858
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Whoever, while manufacturing a controlled substance in violation of this subchapter, or attempting to do so, or transporting or causing to be transported materials, including chemicals, to do so, creates a substantial risk of harm to human life shall be fined in accordance with title 18 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
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21 U.S.C. § 858
Title 21 — Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73