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This bill amends Mississippi law to increase penalties for the possession of fentanyl and any fentanyl-related substances, including fentanyl analogs. Specifically, it revises the penalties for simple possession of these substances, imposing stricter punishments for various quantities. For instance, possessing less than one-tenth of a gram of fentanyl or related substances, which was previously a misdemeanor with a maximum of one year in jail and a $1,000 fine, will now carry a maximum of two years in jail and a $2,000 fine. Possession of larger quantities also sees significantly increased prison sentences and fines, with penalties for possessing ten grams or more rising to a minimum of six years and a maximum of forty years imprisonment, and fines up to $1,000,000. These changes aim to address the severe public health risks associated with fentanyl.

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