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Florida Criminal Offense

Unlawful Possession of Listed Chemical

Knowingly or intentionally possessing or distributing a listed chemical for unlawful controlled-substance manufacture.

FelonySecond Degree

Florida Statute

§ 893.149

Unlawful possession of listed chemical

Quick Summary

Confirm the listed chemical, the person's conduct, and the intent or knowledge that it will be used for unlawful manufacture.

Elements of the Offense

  1. Element 1

    The defendant knowingly or intentionally possessed a listed chemical with intent to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance, or possessed or distributed it knowing or having reasonable cause to believe it would be used for unlawful manufacture.

    Plain language: Confirm the listed chemical and select the intent or knowledge track that fits the facts.

Important Definitions

Listed chemical

A precursor or essential chemical named or described in F.S. 893.033.

Additional Notes

Quick Reference

Listed-chemical cases require more than chemical possession alone: the statute requires the specified unlawful-manufacturing intent, knowledge, or reasonable-cause-to-believe facts.