WV SB541

Increases penalties for knowingly distributing fentanyl (alone or combined with other substances) to a fine of up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment for 3-15 years in a state correctional facility, up from the standard Schedule I/II narcotic penalties

Establishes a mandatory 5-year parole ineligibility period for persons convicted of felony fentanyl distribution who are sentenced to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Maintains existing penalties for other Schedule I-V controlled substances, including imprisonment ranges from 6 months to 15 years and fines from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on schedule classification

Preserves separate felony penalties of 3-15 years imprisonment and/or up to $50,000 fine for adulterating controlled substances with fentanyl or creating counterfeit/imitation substances using fentanyl