(a) Participation in methamphetamine manufacturing.
         (1) It is unlawful to knowingly participate in the
    
manufacture of methamphetamine with the intent that methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine be produced.
        (2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this
    
subsection (a) is subject to the following penalties:
            (A) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of less than 15 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class 1 felony.
            (B) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of 15 or more grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine 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 or the street value of the methamphetamine manufactured, whichever is greater.
            (C) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of 100 or more grams but less than 400 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $200,000 or the street value of the methamphetamine manufactured, whichever is greater.
            (D) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of 400 or more grams but less than 900 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 12 years and not more than 50 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $300,000 or the street value of the methamphetamine manufactured, whichever is greater.
            (E) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of 900 grams or more of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 15 years and not more than 60 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $400,000 or the street value of the methamphetamine, whichever is greater.
    (b) Aggravated participation in methamphetamine manufacturing.

Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class X felonybetween 6 and 30 yearsup to $25,000
Class 1 felonybetween 4 and 15 yearsup to $25,000
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30

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         (1) It is unlawful to engage in aggravated
    
participation in the manufacture of methamphetamine. A person engages in aggravated participation in the manufacture of methamphetamine when the person violates paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and:
            (A) the person knowingly does so in a multi-unit
        
dwelling;
            (B) the person knowingly does so in a structure
        
or vehicle where a child under the age of 18, a person with a disability, or a person 60 years of age or older who is incapable of adequately providing for his or her own health and personal care resides, is present, or is endangered by the manufacture of methamphetamine;
            (C) the person does so in a structure or vehicle
        
where a woman the person knows to be pregnant (including but not limited to the person herself) resides, is present, or is endangered by the methamphetamine manufacture;
            (D) the person knowingly does so in a structure
        
or vehicle protected by one or more firearms, explosive devices, booby traps, alarm systems, surveillance systems, guard dogs, or dangerous animals;
            (E) the methamphetamine manufacturing in which
        
the person participates is a contributing cause of the death, serious bodily injury, disability, or disfigurement of another person, including but not limited to an emergency service provider;
            (F) the methamphetamine manufacturing in which
        
the person participates is a contributing cause of a fire or explosion that damages property belonging to another person;
            (G) the person knowingly organizes, directs, or
        
finances the methamphetamine manufacturing or activities carried out in support of the methamphetamine manufacturing; or
            (H) the methamphetamine manufacturing occurs
        
within 500 feet of a place of worship or parsonage, or within 500 feet of the real property comprising any school at a time when children, clergy, patrons, staff, or other persons are present or any activity sanctioned by the place of worship or parsonage or school is taking place.
        (2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this
    
subsection (b) is subject to the following penalties:
            (A) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of less than 15 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine 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 or the street value of the methamphetamine, whichever is greater.
            (B) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of 15 or more grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $200,000 or the street value of the methamphetamine, whichever is greater.
            (C) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of 100 or more grams but less than 400 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 12 years and not more than 50 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $300,000 or the street value of the methamphetamine, whichever is greater.
            (D) A person who participates in the manufacture
        
of 400 grams or more of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 15 years and not more than 60 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $400,000 or the street value of the methamphetamine, whichever is greater.