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MO HB913

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2011

Primary Sponsor

Chris Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases quantity thresholds for cocaine base trafficking from 2 grams to 36 grams for first-degree charges and from 6 grams to 108 grams for enhanced penalties without probation or parole

  • Establishes first-degree drug trafficking charges for distributing or producing more than specified quantities of heroin (30g), cocaine (150g), LSD (500mg), PCP (30g), marijuana (30kg), amphetamines (30g), and MDMA (30g)

  • Creates second-degree drug trafficking charges for possessing, purchasing, or bringing into the state more than specified quantities of the same controlled substances, with reduced felony classifications (Class B instead of Class A for lower quantities)

  • Imposes mandatory sentences without probation or parole for higher-quantity violations of first-degree trafficking charges and for amphetamine or MDMA offenses occurring within 2,000 feet of schools, public housing, motor vehicles, or hotels

  • Adds new Class A felony charge for possessing more than 500 marijuana plants under second-degree trafficking provisions

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding the crimes of trafficking drugs in the first and second degree

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety4/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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