fentanyl; sale amount; nine grams
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Arizona law regarding drug offenses, specifically focusing on fentanyl. It increases the penalties for selling or possessing fentanyl, particularly when the amount exceeds nine grams. A sale of at least 209 grams triggers a mandatory minimum sentence of five years, with potential maximums of 15 or 20 years depending on prior convictions. The bill also addresses penalties for possessing fentanyl in a motor vehicle, and requires community restitution as a condition of probation for those convicted of related offenses.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for selling fentanyl to at least 209 grams, triggering mandatory minimum sentences.
- Establishes presumptive sentencing guidelines for fentanyl offenses, with minimum, presumptive, and maximum sentence lengths.
- Adds specific sentencing enhancements for fentanyl possession in a motor vehicle (at least 200 grams).
- Requires community restitution as a condition of probation for fentanyl-related convictions.
- Prohibits the use of marijuana, dangerous drugs, narcotics, or prescription drugs during probation.
- Mandates drug testing for probationers convicted of fentanyl offenses.
- Increases fines for fentanyl-related offenses.
- Specifies that judges cannot suspend fines for fentanyl offenses.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the sale or possession of fentanyl.
- Law enforcement agencies.
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