Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

21 U.S.C. § 858

Endangering human life while illegally manufacturing controlled substance

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.

Pub. L. 91–513, title II, § 417Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, § 6301(a)102 Stat. 4370(, as added , , .)