Indiana legal term
precursor in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “precursor” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “precursor” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"precursor" means a substance, other than a legend drug, that: (1) is an immediate chemical intermediate that can be processed or synthesized into a legend drug; and (2) is used or produced primarily for use in the manufacture of a legend drug by persons other than persons: (A) licensed to manufacture the legend drug by the Indiana board of pharmacy; (B) registered by the state department; or (C) licensed to practice pharmacy by the Indiana board of pharmacy. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(m).] (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-6)
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