This bill amends Iowa's uniform controlled substances Act (Code chapter 124) and the precursor substances reporting requirements (Code chapter 124B) to align with specific chemical designations outlined in federal regulations. It introduces numerous new substances to the controlled substances schedules, including various fentanyl analogs and other synthetic compounds, which are categorized under different paragraphs in the law. Additionally, the bill updates existing paragraphs by striking certain substances and inserting new ones, thereby expanding the list of regulated substances.

Violations involving the newly included controlled substances may lead to severe penalties, including a class B felony with a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years and fines ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, a class C felony with up to 10 years of imprisonment and fines between $1,000 and $50,000, or an aggravated misdemeanor with a maximum of 2 years in prison and fines from $855 to $8,540. The bill is deemed of immediate importance and takes effect upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 124.204, 124.208, 124.212, 124B.2