(a) As used in this section:
(1)
(A) “Chemical substance” means a substance intended to be used as a precursor in the manufacture of methamphetamine, or any other chemical intended to be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
(B) Intent may be demonstrated by the substance's:
(i) Use;
(ii) Quantity;
(iii) Manner of storage; or
(iv) Proximity to another precursor or equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine;
(2) “Child” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age; and
(3) “Methamphetamine” has the same meaning as provided in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq.
(b)
(1) Any adult who, with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, knowingly causes or permits a child to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or have any contact with a chemical substance or methamphetamine is guilty of a Class C felony.
(2) Any adult who violates subdivision (b)(1) of this section is guilty of a Class B felony if a child suffers physical injury or serious physical injury because of the violation.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 3 - Offenses Involving Families, Dependents, Etc.
Chapter 27 - Offenses Against Children or Incompetents
Subchapter 2 - Offenses Generally
§ 5-27-201. Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person in the first degree
§ 5-27-202. Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person in the second degree
§ 5-27-203. Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person in the third degree
§ 5-27-205. Endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree
§ 5-27-206. Endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree
§ 5-27-207. Endangering the welfare of a minor in the third degree
§ 5-27-209. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
§ 5-27-210. Parental responsibility for student's firearm possession
§ 5-27-211. Re-homing of an adopted minor
§ 5-27-220. Contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile
§ 5-27-221. Permitting abuse of a minor
§ 5-27-222. Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency
§ 5-27-229. Soliciting money or property from incompetents
§ 5-27-230. Exposing a child to a chemical substance or methamphetamine