Unlawful Possession of Listed Chemical
Knowingly or intentionally possessing or distributing a listed chemical for unlawful controlled-substance manufacture.
Florida Statute
§ 893.149
Unlawful possession of listed chemical
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 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.
- Element 1OR — 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
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.
View Official Jury InstructionsImportant Definitions
Important Definitions
Listed chemical
A precursor or essential chemical named or described in F.S. 893.033.
Additional Notes
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.