AZ SB1544

Changes possession of dangerous drugs from a class 4 felony to a class 6 felony under section 13-3407(B)(1), with potential reduction to class 1 misdemeanor for first-time offenders not involving lysergic acid diethylamide, methamphetamine, amphetamine, or phencyclidine.

Changes possession of narcotic drugs from a class 4 felony to a class 6 felony under section 13-3408(B)(1).

Modifies penalty classification structure for precursor chemical violations in section 13-3404.01(H), clarifying distinctions between class 2, class 5, and class 6 felonies for various unauthorized possession and sale scenarios.

Updates vapor-releasing substance offense classifications in section 13-3403(G), making violations of subsection A paragraph 1 a class 6 felony and violations of subsections A paragraphs 2-3 and subsections B-D class 5 felonies.

Increases mandatory minimum fines for dangerous drug convictions to at least $1,000 and narcotic drug convictions to at least $2,000, or three times the value of drugs involved, whichever is greater.