If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding the sale of fentanyl by changing the threshold amount that triggers specific sentencing ranges. Currently, the law stipulates that a person must be convicted of selling at least two hundred two hundred grams of fentanyl to face enhanced sentencing. The proposed change would reduce this threshold to nine grams, thereby allowing for stricter penalties for smaller quantities of fentanyl involved in sales. This update aims to address the growing concerns surrounding fentanyl trafficking and its associated dangers. By lowering the threshold for sentencing, the bill seeks to enhance law enforcement's ability to impose significant penalties on individuals involved in the sale of fentanyl, thereby potentially deterring such offenses and improving public safety.

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Introduced Version: 13-3408