Violations of the regulation against buying too much pseudoephedrine within a 30 day period are generally misdemeanors, punishable by a maximum sentence of one year. Additional fines and costs can be imposed as well as a term of supervised release.
The same penalties generally apply to violations of other regulations governing the purchase of precursor chemicals. A charge of possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine. However, is a felony that carries the same harsh penalties that apply to manufacturing methamphetamine.
- If the controlled substance is listed in Penalty Group 1 or 1-A, the crime is a second degree felony, punishable by a prison sentence of not less than two years or more than 20 years.
- If the controlled substance is listed in Penalty Group 2, the crime is a third degree felony, punishable by a prison sentence of not less than two years or more than 10 years.
- If the controlled substance is listed in Penalty Group 3 or 4, the crime is a state jail felony, punishable by a state jail sentence of not less than 180 days or more than two years.
- If the controlled substance is not listed in a Penalty Group. The crime is a Class A misdemeanor. Punishable by a jail sentence of not more than one year and/or a fine.