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FL S0408

Drug Offenses


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting the sale, purchase, delivery, bringing into this state, or actual or constructive possession of specified amounts of dosage units of certain controlled substances; creating the offense of "trafficking in pharmaceuticals"; providing criminal penalties, etc.

AI Summary

This bill creates the offense of "trafficking in pharmaceuticals," which prohibits the sale, purchase, delivery, or possession of 120 or more dosage units of certain controlled substances. The bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences and fines for this new offense based on the quantity involved. The bill also reenacts various statutes to incorporate references to the new offense of "trafficking in pharmaceuticals" created in this bill. Overall, this bill aims to address the issue of illegal drug trafficking, particularly involving pharmaceutical drugs, by establishing stricter penalties.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Criminal Justice (S)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 05/03/2019)

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