Arizona criminal charge
Sale of precursor or regulated chemicals in Arizona
Sale of precursor or regulated chemicals is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3404. Its classification is not fixed: Arizona assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-3404.
What is the penalty for sale of precursor or regulated chemicals in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Furnishing false information, omission, causing false information, or structured transactions to avoid reporting — Applies when a person violates subsection O paragraph 3, 4, or 5 by furnishing false information, omitting material information, causing another to do so, or structuring transactions to avoid required reporting.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Furnishing false information, omission, causing false information, or structured transactions to avoid reporting — Applies when a person violates subsection O paragraph 3, 4, or 5 by furnishing false information, omitting material information, causing another to do so, or structuring transactions to avoid required reporting.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Failure to submit required report or maintain required record — Applies when a person violates subsection O paragraph 1 or 2 by knowingly failing to submit a required report or failing to maintain a required record.; presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Failure to submit required report or maintain required record — Applies when a person violates subsection O paragraph 1 or 2 by knowingly failing to submit a required report or failing to maintain a required record.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 1.5 years.
How is sale of precursor or regulated chemicals classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnishing false information, omission, causing false information, or structured transactions to avoid reporting | Class 5 Felony | Applies when a person violates subsection O paragraph 3, 4, or 5 by furnishing false information, omitting material information, causing another to do so, or structuring transactions to avoid required reporting. | A.R.S. § 13-3404P |
| Failure to submit required report or maintain required record | Class 6 Felony | Applies when a person violates subsection O paragraph 1 or 2 by knowingly failing to submit a required report or failing to maintain a required record. | A.R.S. § 13-3404P |
Common questions about sale of precursor or regulated chemicals in Arizona
Is sale of precursor or regulated chemicals a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: sale of precursor or regulated chemicals ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3404.
Furnishing false information, omission, causing false information, or structured transactions to avoid reporting: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3404P) · Failure to submit required report or maintain required record: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3404P)
What are the penalties for sale of precursor or regulated chemicals in Arizona?
Penalties for sale of precursor or regulated chemicals in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 5 Felony — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-702; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers sale of precursor or regulated chemicals?
Sale of precursor or regulated chemicals is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3404 (Sale of precursor or regulated chemicals; report; exemptions; violation; classification).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.