This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the sale of fentanyl by significantly reducing the threshold amount that triggers specific criminal sentencing ranges. Under current law, a person must be convicted of selling at least two hundred grams to face enhanced sentencing. The bill would change this threshold to nine grams, thereby allowing for harsher penalties for smaller quantities of fentanyl involved in sales. Additionally, the bill modifies the language in the existing statute to clarify the sentencing structure for individuals convicted of selling fentanyl. It specifies that a person convicted of selling nine grams of fentanyl will face the same sentencing guidelines as those currently in place for larger amounts, thus tightening the legal framework surrounding fentanyl offenses. The changes aim to address the growing concerns over fentanyl trafficking and its associated dangers.

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Introduced Version: 13-3408