{"id":375992,"date":"2016-03-31T21:36:30","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-drug-manufacturing-laws.html"},"modified":"2024-10-31T16:23:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T21:23:59","slug":"pennsylvania-drug-manufacturing-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-drug-manufacturing-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturing Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturing Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/samuel-strom-j-d\/\">Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            October 31, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Drug manufacturing of any controlled substance in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is against the law. As part of an effort to prevent illicit controlled substance manufacturing, the state\u2019s law enforcement agencies maintain data related to illegal drug laboratories.<\/p>\r\n<p>Pennsylvania state law classifies controlled substances, including illegal and narcotic drugs, into <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-104.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">five schedules<\/a>. Examples of controlled substances in each schedule include the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Schedule I<\/b>: marijuana (marihuana), heroin, MDMA, and many other opiate isomers<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule II<\/b>: methadone, methamphetamine, cocaine, PCP, and fentanyl<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule III<\/b>: anabolic steroids and lysergic acid<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule IV<\/b>: barbital, tramadol, and carisoprodol<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule V<\/b>: mixtures containing small amounts of codeine or opium<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The criminal penalties for manufacturing an illegal controlled substance in Pennsylvania vary. They&#8217;re based on the type of drug manufactured, the amount created, and if the manufacturer has a criminal record that includes prior drug crimes.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Pennsylvania Controlled Substances and Drug Manufacturing Charges<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The table below contains information about Pennsylvania laws regarding illegal drug manufacturing. For more information, visit FindLaw\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-charges.html\">Drug Charges<\/a> section.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturing Laws Code Sections<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><b>Pennsylvania Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-101.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PA ST. 35 P.S. \u00a7\u00a7 780-101 through 780-144<\/a> (The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PA ST 35 P.S. \u00a7 780-113.3<\/a> (Methamphetamine production)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PA ST 35 P.S. \u00a7 780-113.4<\/a> (Operating a methamphetamine laboratory)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-18-pacsa-crimes-and-offenses\/pa-csa-sect-18-7508.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PA ST 18 Pa. C.S.A. \u00a7 7508<\/a> (Drug trafficking sentencing and penalties)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturing Offenses <\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>It is unlawful for anyone to engage in the following in Pennsylvania:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Manufacturing a controlled substance or other drug, device, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20manufacture%2C%20sale%20or%20delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(1)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>The manufacture of a controlled substance by a registrant who knows or has reason to know they do not have authorization to manufacture it (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20manufacture%20of%20a%20controlled%20substance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(25)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Using a fictitious, revoked, or suspended registration number in the course of manufacturing a controlled substance (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20use%20in%20the%20course%20of%20the%20manufacture%20or%20distribution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(27)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Manufacturing a controlled substance without proper registration or license from an appropriate State board, or knowingly creating a counterfeit controlled substance (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=Except%20as%20authorized%20by%20this%20act%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(30)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Using or possessing drug paraphernalia for the purpose of compounding, manufacturing, or otherwise introducing a controlled substance into the human body in violation of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20use%20of%2C%20or%20possession%20with%20intent%20to%20use%2C%20drug%20paraphernalia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(32)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Manufacturing drug paraphernalia with the intent to deliver it while knowing that it would be used to manufacture, compound, or otherwise introduce a controlled substance into the human body in violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20delivery%20of%2C%20possession%20with%20intent%20to%20deliver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(33)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Manufacturing a noncontrolled substance that has a stimulant or depressant effect (other than a prescription drug) which, or the label or container of which, substantially resembles a specific controlled substance. (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=(35)(i)-,Except%20as%20otherwise%20provided%20by%20law%2C,-manufacturing%2C%20processing%2C%20packaging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(35(i)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Manufacturing a designer drug (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20knowing%20or%20intentional%20manufacture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(36)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Manufacturing methamphetamine or phencyclidine (PCP) or their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers in a structure where any child under the age of 18 is present or where the manufacturing of those drugs causes any child to suffer bodily injury (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20unlawful%20manufacture%20of%20methamphetamine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">780-113(a)(38)(i-ii)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Possessing more than 40 grams (or 15 packages) of any drug containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, optical isomers, or salts of optical isomers as an active ingredient gives rise to a rebuttable presumption that the person acted with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113.3<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Causing a chemical reaction involving ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine to make methamphetamine (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113.4<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Pennsylvania Criminal Penalties for Drug Manufacturing<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>Upon conviction for the crimes listed above, the following penalties apply:<\/p>\r\n<p>Manufacturing a misbranded controlled substance or other drug, device, or cosmetic (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20manufacture%2C%20sale%20or%20delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(1)<\/a>):<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>First offense: up to one year of imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000<\/li>\r\n<li>Subsequent drug offense: up to three years imprisonment and a fine of up to $25,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Manufacture of a controlled substance by a registrant without authorization (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20manufacture%20of%20a%20controlled%20substance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(25)<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Up to three years imprisonment and a fine of up to $25,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Manufacturing a controlled substance without proper registration (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=Except%20as%20authorized%20by%20this%20act%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(30)<\/a>):<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If the controlled substance involved was a Schedule I or II narcotic drug: up to 15 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000<\/li>\r\n<li>If the controlled substance involved was PCP, methamphetamine, cocaine, or over 1,000 pounds of marijuana: up to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000<\/li>\r\n<li>If the controlled substance involved was any other Schedule I, II, or III drug: up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $15,000<\/li>\r\n<li>If the controlled substance involved was a Schedule IV drug: up to three years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000<\/li>\r\n<li>If the controlled substance involved was a Schedule V drug: up to one year of imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Using or possessing drug paraphernalia (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20use%20of%2C%20or%20possession%20with%20intent%20to%20use%2C%20drug%20paraphernalia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(32)<\/a>):<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Up to one year of imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,500<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Manufacturing drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20delivery%20of%2C%20possession%20with%20intent%20to%20deliver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(33)<\/a>):<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Up to one year of imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,500<\/li>\r\n<li>If the person delivered drug paraphernalia to someone under 18 years old, and the person who delivered it was three or more years older than the minor: up to two years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Creating a noncontrolled depressant or stimulant <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=(35)(i)-,Except%20as%20otherwise%20provided%20by%20law,-%2C%20manufacturing%2C%20processing%2C%20packaging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(35)<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Up to five years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Manufacturing a designer drug (<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20knowing%20or%20intentional%20manufacture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 780-113(a)(36)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Up to 15 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Manufacturing methamphetamine or phencyclidine (PCP) where any child under the age of 18 is present or where the manufacturing of those drugs causes any child to suffer bodily injury (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-35-ps-health-and-safety\/pa-st-sect-35-780-113.html?_gl=1*iz9qcm*_gcl_au*MjAzMTQwMjE4MS4xNzMwNDAzNDQw#:~:text=The%20unlawful%20manufacture%20of%20methamphetamine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">780-113(a)(38)(i-ii)<\/a>):<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Up to seven years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $25,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Manufacturing amphetamines or methamphetamine<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A conviction for manufacturing amphetamines or methamphetamine will result in a mandatory minimum sentence of two years imprisonment<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><i><b>Note:<\/b> State laws are subject to change through the state legislature\u2019s actions. Contact a <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/criminal-law\/pennsylvania\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney<\/i><\/a><i> or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Related Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>For more information about Pennsylvania\u2019s controlled substances laws and drug laws in general, browse the following links:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law.html\">Pennsylvania Law<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-drug-distribution-trafficking-laws.html\">Pennsylvania Drug Distribution Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-drug-possession-laws.html\">Pennsylvania Drug Possession Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-cocaine-laws.html\">Pennsylvania Cocaine Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-heroin-laws.html\">Pennsylvania Opioid, Opiate, and Heroin Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-criminal-laws.html\">Pennsylvania Criminal Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/pennsylvania-law\/pennsylvania-criminal-statute-of-limitations-laws.html\">Pennsylvania Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-trafficking-distribution.html\">Drug Trafficking and Drug Distribution<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-manufacturing-and-cultivation.html\">Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-possession-penalties-and-sentencing.html\">Drug Possession Penalties and Sentencing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-possession-overview.html\">Drug Possession Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>For more information about other states\u2019 drug laws, visit FindLaw\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/state-codes.html\">State Codes Section<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Issues With Drug Manufacturing in Pennsylvania? An Attorney Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Manufacturing controlled substances in Pennsylvania can lead to misdemeanor and felony charges. If law enforcement has charged you with a controlled substance crime, contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/pennsylvania\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennsylvania drug crimes attorney<\/a> for help. 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