Possession of anhydrous ammonia
It is against the law to have anhydrous ammonia (a chemical used in fertilizer and also to make illegal drugs) stored in the wrong kind of container. The container must meet special federal safety rules and be approved for holding that chemical. Containers also cannot be made of certain metals like brass or copper, and must be clearly labeled. Breaking this law is a serious crime called a class E felony.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
579.095. Possession of — . — 1. A person commits the of possession of anhydrous ammonia in a nonapproved container if he or she possesses any quantity of anhydrous ammonia in a cylinder or other portable container that was not designed, fabricated, tested, constructed, marked and in accordance with the United States of Transportation regulations contained in 49 Parts 100 to 185, revised as of October 1, 2002, and approved for the storage and transportation of anhydrous ammonia, or any container that is not a tank truck, tank trailer, rail tank car, storage tank, or .
2. Cylinder and other portable container valves and other fittings, or hoses attached , used in anhydrous ammonia shall be constructed of resistant to anhydrous ammonia and shall not be constructed of brass, copper, silver, zinc, or other material subject to attack by ammonia. Each cylinder utilized for the storage and transportation of anhydrous ammonia shall be labeled, in a location, with the words "ANHYDROUS AMMONIA" or "CAUTION: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA" and the 1005 (UN 1005).
3. The offense of possession of anhydrous ammonia in a nonapproved container is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 2001 H.B. 471 merged with S.B. 89 & 37, A.L. 2004 S.B. 992, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 578.154; Effective 1-01-17
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