Senate Bill 13-250 changes the classification and also applicable penalties of all drug distribution charges.
A person commits a Level 1 Drug Felony if the offense involves:
More than two hundred twenty-five grams, and contains a Schedule I or II substance.
More than one hundred twelve grams and contains methamphetamine, heroin, or ketamine
Any quantity of a Schedule I or II substance distributed to a minor, where the adult is at least two years older than the minor
A person commits a Level 2 Drug Felony if the offense involves:
More than fourteen grams, but less than two hundred twenty five grams, and contains a Schedule I or II substance
More than seven grams, but less than one hundred twelve grams, and contains methamphetamine, heroin, or ketamine
Any quantity of a Schedule III or IV substance distributed to a minor where the adult is at least two years older than the minor
A person commits a Level 3 Drug Felony if the offense involves:
Less than 14 grams, and contains a Schedule I or II substance
Less than 7 grams and contains methamphetamine, heroin, or ketamine.
More than four grams and contains a Schedule III or IV substance
A person commits a Level 4 Drug Felony if the offense involves:
Less than 4 grams, and contains a Schedule III or IV substance
A person commits a Level 1 Drug Misdemeanor if the offense involves:
A Schedule V substance
Also, a person who commits two or more drug distribution offenses involving Schedule I or II substances within a six month period will see, under the new law, the aggregate amount of controlled substances used to determine the level of drug offense.
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