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CA SB1010
Bill
AI Summary
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Reduces imprisonment penalties for cocaine base possession for sale from 3, 4, or 5 years to 2, 3, or 4 years.
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Increases the threshold for property forfeiture in cocaine base cases from 14.25 grams to 28.5 grams, aligning cocaine base with powder cocaine forfeiture standards.
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Limits probation restrictions for cocaine-related offenses to cases involving 28.5 grams or more of cocaine base or 57 grams or more of cocaine, removing prior distinctions between powder and base forms.
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Declares that cocaine hydrochloride (powder cocaine) and cocaine base (crack cocaine) shall be treated identically for sentencing and penalty purposes.
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Specifies that no state reimbursement is required to local agencies because the act only modifies existing crime penalties.
Legislative Description
Cocaine base: penalties.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 749, Statutes of 2014.
9/28/2014