Bill > LD1366

This bill amends Maine's drug laws related to cocaine, specifically modifying provisions about possession and importation of cocaine. The bill changes the existing law by removing a separate classification for cocaine base and instead treating all cocaine similarly. Specifically, it modifies the legal language to eliminate the distinct subparagraph about cocaine base, and removes the separate threshold for cocaine base (previously 32 grams) when defining illegal importation. Now, the law will only specify that importing 112 grams or more of cocaine constitutes a Class A crime, without distinguishing between powder cocaine and cocaine base. This change effectively simplifies the legal classification of cocaine-related offenses and removes the previous differentiation between forms of the drug. The bill appears to be part of an ongoing effort to update and streamline drug laws in the state of Maine, potentially reflecting evolving understanding of drug classifications and enforcement strategies.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1366&snum=132