Effective - 01 Jan 2017
579.020. Delivery of a controlled substance — penalties. — 1. A person commits the offense of delivery of a controlled substance if, except as authorized in this chapter or chapter 195, he or she:
(1) Knowingly distributes or delivers a controlled substance;
(2) Attempts to distribute or deliver a controlled substance;
(3) Knowingly possesses a controlled substance with the intent to distribute or deliver any amount of a controlled substance; or
(4) Knowingly permits a minor to purchase or transport illegally obtained controlled substances.
2. Except when the controlled substance is thirty-five grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid or as otherwise provided under subsection 5 of this section, the offense of delivery of a controlled substance is a class C felony.
3. Except as otherwise provided under subsection 4 of this section, the offense of delivery of thirty-five grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid is a class E felony.
4. The offense of delivery of thirty-five grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid to a person less than seventeen years of age who is at least two years younger than the defendant is a class C felony.
5. The offense of delivery of a controlled substance is a class B felony if:
(1) The delivery or distribution is any amount of a controlled substance except thirty-five grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, to a person less than seventeen years of age who is at least two years younger than the defendant; or
(2) The person knowingly permits a minor to purchase or transport illegally obtained controlled substances.
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(L. 1989 S.B. 215 & 58, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
Transferred 2014; formerly 195.212; Effective 1-01-17
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Chapter 579 - Controlled Substance Offenses
Section 579.015 - Possession or control of a controlled substance — penalty.
Section 579.020 - Delivery of a controlled substance — penalties.
Section 579.030 - Distribution of controlled substance in a protected location — penalty.
Section 579.040 - Unlawful distribution, delivery, or sale of drug paraphernalia — penalties.
Section 579.045 - Fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance — penalty.
Section 579.050 - Manufacture of an imitation controlled substance — penalty.
Section 579.055 - Manufacture of a controlled substance — penalties.
Section 579.065 - Trafficking drugs, first degree — penalty.
Section 579.068 - Trafficking drugs, second degree — penalty.
Section 579.070 - Creating a danger — penalty.
Section 579.072 - Furnishing materials for production of a controlled substance — penalty.
Section 579.074 - Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia — penalty.
Section 579.076 - Unlawful manufacture of drug paraphernalia — penalties.
Section 579.078 - Possession of an imitation controlled substance — penalty.
Section 579.080 - Delivery of an imitation controlled substance — penalty.
Section 579.082 - Marketing of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine — penalty.
Section 579.090 - Tampering with a prescription or a drug prescription order — penalty.
Section 579.095 - Possession of anhydrous ammonia — penalty.
Section 579.105 - Keeping or maintaining a public nuisance — violation, penalty.
Section 579.110 - Possession of methamphetamine precursors — penalty.
Section 579.150 - Distribution of prescription medication on school property — exceptions — penalty.
Section 579.155 - Possession of prescription medication on school property — exceptions — penalty.
Section 579.170 - Prior and persistent drug offenders, definitions, sentencing.
Section 579.175 - Arrest without warrant, when.
Section 579.180 - Burden of proof of any exception or exemption upon defendant.