FL S7148

Removes oxycodone and hydrocodone from the existing 4-gram trafficking threshold that applies to morphine, opium, hydromorphone, and heroin.

Creates a new separate trafficking offense for oxycodone and hydrocodone with a threshold of 14 grams or more, classified as "trafficking in illegal prescription drugs," a first-degree felony.

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for oxycodone/hydrocodone trafficking: 3 years (14-28 grams), 7 years (28-50 grams), 15 years (50-200 grams), and 25 years (200 grams or more), with corresponding fines of $50,000 to $750,000.

Renumbers existing provisions for trafficking in other opioids at 30 kilograms or more (life imprisonment) and capital importation of illegal drugs at 60 kilograms or more.

Effective date: October 1, 2013.