Provides criminal and civil penalties for predatory marketing of fentanyl to minors.
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Overview
This bill makes it a crime to intentionally market fentanyl to minors in a way that appeals to them, such as through deceptive packaging or advertising. It establishes criminal penalties, including a potential 30-year prison sentence, and civil penalties for those who engage in this predatory marketing. The bill also amends existing laws to allow minors who have been harmed by such marketing to sue those responsible. Finally, it clarifies definitions related to controlled substances and marketing practices.
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