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FL S1860
Bill
Status
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
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Removes oxycodone and hydrocodone from the existing 4-gram trafficking threshold that applies to morphine, opium, and other opioids.
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Creates a new separate felony offense of "trafficking in illegal prescription drugs" for oxycodone or hydrocodone at 14 grams or more with mandatory minimum sentences ranging from 3 to 25 years and fines from $50,000 to $750,000 depending on quantity.
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Maintains existing trafficking penalties for other opioids (morphine, opium, hydromorphone, heroin) at the 4-gram threshold with first-degree felony charges.
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Establishes higher penalties for larger quantities of oxycodone/hydrocodone: 14-28 grams (3 years), 28-50 grams (7 years), 50-200 grams (15 years), and 200+ grams (25 years).
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Drug Trafficking
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
5/3/2013