To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who and requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who...
- Requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who and requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries
Primary Purpose
The bill requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who and requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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