Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the third degree -- Penalty
KRS 218A.1443
in effect218A.1443. Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the third degree -- Penalty
(1) A person is guilty of controlled substance endangerment to a child in the third degree when he or she knowingly causes or permits a child to be present when any person is illegally manufacturing a controlled substance or methamphetamine or possesses a hazardous chemical substance with intent to illegally manufacture a controlled substance or methamphetamine under circumstances that place a child in danger of serious physical injury or death, if the child receives physical injury as a result of the commission of the offense.
(2) Controlled substance endangerment to a child in the third degree is a Class C felony.
Effective: June 20, 2005
History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 150, sec. 4, effective June 20, 2005.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=9664Fetched: 10/20/2026
