Illinois · Through at least Public Act 104-790

720 ILCS 646/50: Methamphetamine-related child endangerment.

(a) Methamphetamine-related child endangerment.
(1) It is unlawful to engage in methamphetamine-related child endangerment. A person engages in methamphetamine-related child endangerment when the person knowingly endangers the life and health of a child by exposing or allowing exposure of the child to a methamphetamine manufacturing environment.
(2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) is guilty of a Class 2 felony.
(b) Aggravated methamphetamine-related child endangerment.
(1) It is unlawful to engage in aggravated methamphetamine-related child endangerment. A person engages in aggravated methamphetamine-related child endangerment when the person violates paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) of this Section and the child experiences death, great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement as a result of the methamphetamine-related child endangerment.
(2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection (b) is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and not more than 30 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $100,000.

Where this section sits in the code

CHAPTER 720 CRIMINAL OFFENSES
Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act.

(a) Methamphetamine-related child endangerment.

(1) It is unlawful to engage in methamphetamine-related child endangerment. A person engages in methamphetamine-related child endangerment when the person knowingly endangers the life and health of a child by exposing or allowing exposure of the child to a methamphetamine manufacturing environment.

(2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) is guilty of a Class 2 felony.

(b) Aggravated methamphetamine-related child endangerment.

(1) It is unlawful to engage in aggravated methamphetamine-related child endangerment. A person engages in aggravated methamphetamine-related child endangerment when the person violates paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) of this Section and the child experiences death, great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement as a result of the methamphetamine-related child endangerment.

(2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection (b) is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and not more than 30 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $100,000.

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