AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE A CRIMINAL FINE UPON A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF THE CRIME OF FENTANYL DELIVERY RESULTING IN DEATH; TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO CLARIFY THE INTENT OF THE SECTION; TO DELETE THE REPEALER ON PARKER'S LAW, WHICH CREATES THE CRIME OF FENTANYL DELIVERY RESULTING IN DEATH, PROVIDES THE PENALTY FOR SUCH CRIME, AND PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR THOSE WHO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NUMBER OF PERSONS CONVICTED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 41-29-139.1
As Passed by the Senate: 41-29-139.1
Approved by the Governor: 41-29-139.1