2023 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII – Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Chapter 579 – Controlled Substance Offenses
Missouri Chapter 579: Controlled Substance Offenses
Chapter 579 of the Missouri Revised Statutes deals with drug-related crimes, including possession, trafficking, distribution, manufacturing, and offenses involving prescription drugs and paraphernalia. These laws outline the criminal penalties for controlled substance violations in Missouri, ranging from minor drug possession to large-scale trafficking operations.
What Chapter 579 Covers
- Possession, delivery, and trafficking of controlled substances
- Crimes involving drug manufacturing and paraphernalia
- Prescription drug misuse and school-related drug offenses
- Classification of prior or persistent drug offenders
Click on any statute below for a clear explanation of what the law means, possible penalties, and how these charges are handled in Missouri courts.
Chapter 579 Statutes Explained
- § 579.015 – Drug Possession
- § 579.020 – Drug Delivery Charges
- § 579.021 – Drug Delivery Causing Serious Injury
- § 579.030 – Drug Distribution Near Schools
- § 579.040 – Unlawful Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia
- § 579.041 – Distribution of Drug Test Masking Products
- § 579.045 – Fraudulently Obtaining Prescription Drugs
- § 579.050 – Manufacturing Imitation Controlled Substances
- § 579.055 – Drug Manufacturing Charges
- § 579.060 – Sale of Methamphetamine Precursors
- § 579.065 – First-Degree Drug Trafficking
- § 579.068 – Second-Degree Drug Trafficking
- § 579.070 – Creating a Danger with Controlled Substances
- § 579.072 – Furnishing Materials for Drug Production
- § 579.074 – Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- § 579.076 – Unlawful Manufacture of Drug Paraphernalia
- § 579.078 – Possession of Imitation Controlled Substances
- § 579.080 – Delivery of Imitation Controlled Substances
- § 579.082 – Improper Marketing of Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine
- § 579.086 – Unlawful Drug Delivery by Manufacturer
- § 579.090 – Prescription Drug Tampering
- § 579.110 – Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors
- § 579.150 – Prescription Drug Distribution on School Property
- § 579.155 – Prescription Drug Possession on School Property
- § 579.170 – Prior and Persistent Drug Offenders
Facing a Drug Charge in Missouri?
If you’ve been charged under Chapter 579, it’s crucial to act quickly. Contact Combs Waterkotte online or call (314) 900-HELP for experienced legal guidance, a full case review, and aggressive Missouri criminal defense tailored to your situation.
