NJ A679

Amends New Jersey drug distribution laws to allow prosecutors to charge offenses based on "units" (individual pills, tablets, capsules, or single-dose amounts) rather than just weight for substances like heroin, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine.

Creates new unit-based thresholds: 500+ units triggers first-degree charges, 100-499 units triggers second-degree charges, and fewer than 100 units triggers third-degree charges for heroin and cocaine distribution.

Lowers heroin weight thresholds to align with cocaine's pharmacological potency: first-degree now applies at 1 ounce (down from 5 ounces), second-degree at 1/4 to 1 ounce (down from 1/2 to 5 ounces), and third-degree at less than 1/4 ounce (down from 1/2 ounce).

Applies only to distribution and possession with intent to distribute offenses, not simple possession; weight measurements include adulterants and dilutants.

Provides prosecutors discretion to use whichever measurement method (weight or units) results in the higher charge when the indictment specifies units.