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Florida Criminal Offense

Unlawful Possession of Listed Chemical

Knowingly or intentionally possessing or distributing a listed chemical for unlawful controlled-substance manufacture.

FelonySecond Degree

Florida Statute

§ 893.149

Unlawful possession of listed chemical

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Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 13, 2026

Quick Summary

Confirm the listed chemical, the person's conduct, and the intent or knowledge that it will be used for unlawful manufacture.

Elements of the Offense

Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.

  1. Element 1
    OR — Alternative

    Listed-chemical conduct

    The defendant knowingly or intentionally possessed a listed chemical with intent to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance, or possessed or distributed it knowing or having reasonable cause to believe it would be used for unlawful manufacture.

    Plain language: Confirm the listed chemical and select the intent or knowledge track that fits the facts.

Jury Instructions

No dedicated Florida Standard Jury Instruction was located in the July 2026 compilation. Consult the current statute, applicable case law, and agency or legal guidance.

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Important Definitions

Listed chemical

A precursor or essential chemical named or described in F.S. 893.033.

Additional Notes

Quick Reference

Listed-chemical cases require more than chemical possession alone: the statute requires the specified unlawful-manufacturing intent, knowledge, or reasonable-cause-to-believe facts.