Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.
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Overview
This bill increases penalties for illegally manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl in New Jersey. Specifically, it raises the severity of offenses based on the quantity of fentanyl involved, with larger quantities now classified as crimes of the first degree carrying potential sentences of 10-20 years in prison and fines up to $200,000. Smaller quantities will be charged as second or third degree crimes, with increased fines. The goal is to deter and punish those involved in the distribution of this highly potent and dangerous drug.
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James Holzapfel
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