The bill amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to revise penalties associated with drug-related offenses, focusing on reducing the severity of consequences for non-violent offenses. Key changes include the establishment of new offenses such as "Larceny of a controlled substance" and "Tampering with a controlled substance," each carrying penalties of up to ten years of imprisonment and fines of up to $10,000 and $15,000, respectively. The bill also introduces an "Additional assessment" for individuals convicted of selling controlled substances, requiring a court-imposed fee of up to $1,000 to support law enforcement. Additionally, it mandates a $400 assessment for drug education, counseling, and treatment for certain offenders.

The bill modifies existing penalties by reducing the maximum imprisonment term for drug offenses from life to ten years and lowering maximum fines from $500,000 to $10,000. It establishes specific quantities for various controlled substances, including marijuana, and increases penalties for second and subsequent offenses. The legislation aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding drug offenses, emphasizing community service and drug-awareness programs as part of the penalties. The act will take effect upon passage.