Indiana legal term
Immediate precursor in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Immediate 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 “Immediate precursor” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Immediate precursor" means a substance which the board has found to be and by rule designates as being the principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use, and which is an immediate chemical intermediate used or likely to be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance, the control of which is necessary to prevent, curtail, or limit manufacture. (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-25)
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