Title 21, Food and DrugsRelease 119-102
§858 Endangering Human Life While Illegally Manufacturing Controlled Substance
Title 21 › CHAPTER 13 — DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL › SUBCHAPTER I — CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT › Part D — Offenses and Penalties › § 858
Summary
Illegally making, attempting, or transporting chemicals for controlled drugs that endanger life: fines under Title 18, up to 10 years in prison.
Full Legal Text
Title 21, §858
Food and Drugs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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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Citation
21 U.S.C. § 858
Title 21, Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102