34-20B-4. Precursor defined.For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, 'precursor' or 'immediate precursor' means a substance which the department has found to be and by regulation designates as being a principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use, and which is an immediate chemical intermediary used or likely to be used, in the manufacture of a controlled drug or substance, the control of which is necessary to prevent, curtail, or limit such manufacture. Source: SL 1970, ch 229, §6 (u); SDCL Supp, §39-17-47.
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