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21 U.S.C. 858: Endangering human life while illegally manufacturing controlled substanceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 21-FOOD AND DRUGSCHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
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§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, § 417 , as added Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, § 6301(a) , Nov. 18, 1988 , 102 Stat. 4370 .)