This bill proposes updates to Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3408, specifically regarding drug offenses related to fentanyl. The current law specifies that if a person is convicted of selling fentanyl in an amount of at least two hundred grams, they will face certain sentencing guidelines. The bill amends this by changing the threshold amount from "two hundred" grams to "nine" grams for both initial and repeat offenses, thereby lowering the quantity that triggers the specified sentencing.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language concerning possession of fentanyl in a motor vehicle, again changing the threshold from "two hundred" grams to "nine" grams. These changes aim to impose stricter penalties for fentanyl-related offenses by reducing the amount required for enhanced sentencing, reflecting a legislative intent to address the growing concerns surrounding fentanyl trafficking and possession.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3408