narcotic drugs; sales; minor; sentencing
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona statutes related to drug offenses, specifically focusing on narcotic drugs, sales, and sentencing. It updates sections concerning the powers and duties of county medical examiners, modifies penalties for possession, sale, and manufacture of dangerous and narcotic drugs, and addresses sentencing guidelines, particularly for fentanyl-related offenses. The bill also includes provisions regarding community restitution for convicted offenders.
Key provisions
- Updates sections 11-594, 13-3407, and 13-3408 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify drug offense definitions and penalties.
- Modifies the duties and responsibilities of county medical examiners regarding death investigations and related procedures.
- Increases penalties for selling fentanyl to minors, particularly if the death results from drug intoxication.
- Establishes sentencing guidelines for fentanyl offenses, including potential prison terms.
- Requires community restitution for offenders convicted of drug-related crimes as a condition of probation.
- Addresses the handling of organs and tissues during death investigations.
- Clarifies the eligibility for probation for certain drug offenses.
- Specifies the amount of fines that can be imposed for drug-related offenses.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the sale, possession, or manufacture of narcotic and dangerous drugs.
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