This bill aims to amend the sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of distributing fentanyl in West Virginia. It establishes that any person convicted of distributing fentanyl, either alone or in combination with other substances, will face a fine of up to $50,000 and a prison sentence ranging from three to fifteen years. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals sentenced for this felony will be ineligible for parole for a period of five years.

The bill also includes provisions for other controlled substances, maintaining existing penalties for various schedules of drugs. It reinforces the penalties for creating, delivering, or possessing counterfeit substances and outlines the consequences for adulterating controlled substances with fentanyl. Overall, the legislation seeks to impose stricter penalties for fentanyl-related offenses to address the growing concerns surrounding its distribution and misuse.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 60A-4-401