Maine legal term
Methamphetamine precursor in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Methamphetamine 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 Maine criminal code.
What does “Methamphetamine precursor” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Methamphetamine precursor" means any substance that can be directly or indirectly transformed into methamphetamine by means of chemical synthesis, including, but not limited to, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, benzyl methyl ketone, phenylacetone, phenylacetic acid, phenyl-2-propanone (P2P) or any salt, isomer or salt of isomers of these chemicals. (17-A M.R.S. § 1124)
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