MS HB528

Fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances (including analogs) would be separated from other Schedule I and II controlled substances with enhanced penalties for simple possession under Mississippi Code Section 41-29-139.

Possession of less than 0.1 gram or 2 dosage units of fentanyl: misdemeanor with up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $2,000 fine (doubled from the standard 1 year/$1,000 for other Schedule I/II substances).

Possession of 0.1 gram to under 2 grams of fentanyl: up to 6 years imprisonment and/or $100,000 fine (doubled from the standard 3 years/$50,000).

Possession of 2 grams to under 10 grams of fentanyl: up to 16 years imprisonment and/or $500,000 fine (doubled from the standard 8 years/$250,000).

Possession of 10 to under 30 grams of fentanyl: 6 to 40 years imprisonment and/or up to $1,000,000 fine (increased from the standard 3-20 years/$500,000).