South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 44-53-378: Exposing child to methamphetamine
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful for adults to manufacture methamphetamine near minors, knowingly permit children in environments where methamphetamine is sold or possessed for sale, or knowingly permit children where drug manufacturing chemicals are stored. Violations carry imprisonment up to 5 years for first offense, up to 10 years for subsequent offenses.
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