Summary of the Perfected Version of the Bill

HB 471 -- DRUG TRAFFICKING (Jolly)

This bill adds distributing or delivering more than 30 grams of
any compound which contains any quantity of 3,4--
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (commonly known as Ecstasy) to the
crime of trafficking in drugs in the first degree.  If the
quantity involved is between 30 and 90 grams, it is a class A
felony.  If the quantity is 90 grams or more, or is 30 grams or
more and the offense occurred in certain listed locations, it is
a class A felony without the possibility of probation or
parole.  The bill also adds possessing or purchasing more than
30 grams of any compound which contains any quantity of 3,4--
methylenedioxymethamphetamine to the crime of trafficking in
drugs in the second degree.  If the quantity involved is between
30 and 90 grams, it is a class B felony.  If the quantity
involved is between 90 and 450 grams, it is a class A felony.
If the quantity involved is more than 450 grams, it is a class A
felony without the possibility of probation or parole.

FISCAL NOTE:  Cost to Department of Corrections is Unknown in FY
2002, FY 2003, and FY 2004.  Cost is expected to exceed $100,000
in any given fiscal year.


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