NJ A700

Elevates unlawful manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of fentanyl (5 ounces or more) to a first-degree crime, punishable by 10-20 years imprisonment and fines up to $500,000, with a mandatory minimum parole ineligibility period of one-third to one-half of the sentence

Classifies fentanyl offenses involving one-half ounce to less than five ounces as a second-degree crime, punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment

Establishes fentanyl offenses involving less than one-half ounce as a third-degree crime with fines up to $75,000

Aligns fentanyl penalties with existing penalties for heroin and cocaine under N.J.S.2C:35-5, treating fentanyl as equally serious due to its potency (30-50 times stronger than heroin)

Amends New Jersey's Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to take effect immediately upon enactment