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PAG LIN
1 1 Section 1. Section 124.401, subsection 1, paragraph d,
1 2 Code 2003, is amended to read as follows:
1 3 d. Violation of this subsection, with respect to any other
1 4 controlled substances, counterfeit substances, or simulated
1 5 controlled substances classified in schedule IV or V is an
1 6 aggravated misdemeanor. However, violation of this subsection
1 7 involving fifty kilograms or less of marijuana or involving
1 8 flunitrazepam is a class "D" felony.
1 9 EXPLANATION
1 10 This bill relates to the manufacture, delivery, possession
1 11 with the intent to manufacture or deliver, or conspiring to
1 12 manufacture, deliver, or possess with the intent to
1 13 manufacture or deliver flunitrazepam which is commonly
1 14 referred to as the "date rape" drug.
1 15 The bill increases the penalty of the criminal offenses
1 16 related to flunitrazepam listed in the bill from an aggravated
1 17 misdemeanor to a class "D" felony for manufacturing,
1 18 delivering, possessing with the intent to manufacture or
1 19 deliver, or conspiring to manufacture, deliver, or possess
1 20 with the intent to manufacture or deliver flunitrazepam.
1 21 An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for
1 22 no more than two years and a fine of at least $500 but not
1 23 more than $5,000. A class "D" felony is punishable by
1 24 confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least
1 25 $750 but not more than $7,500.
1 26 LSB 2076HC 80
1 27 jm/cl/14
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