New York legal term
Precursor in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York 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 New York criminal code.
What does “Precursor” mean in New York criminal law?
"Precursor" means ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or any salt, isomer or salt of an isomer of such substances. (b) "Chemical reagent" means a chemical reagent that can be used in the manufacture, production or preparation of methamphetamine. (c) "Solvent" means a solvent that can be used in the manufacture, production or preparation of methamphetamine. (d) "Laboratory equipment" means any items, components or materials that can be used in the manufacture, preparation or production of methamphetamine. (e) "Hazardous or dangerous material" means any substance, or combination of substances, that (N.Y. Penal Law § 220.00)
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