Iowa HF84 amends penalties for drug paraphernalia violations, setting a fine of $260.

Iowa HF84 modifies the penalties for violations related to drug paraphernalia. Currently, such violations are punishable by a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855. This bill changes the penalty to a fine of $260, making it a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation. The bill also ensures that drug paraphernalia violations cannot be used to enhance any other controlled substance violation under the relevant chapter of the Code.

Iowa HF84 amends penalties for drug paraphernalia violations, setting a fine of $260.

Iowa HF84 modifies the penalties for violations related to drug paraphernalia. Currently, such violations are punishable by a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855. This bill changes the penalty to a fine of $260, making it a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation. The bill also ensures that drug paraphernalia violations cannot be used to enhance any other controlled substance violation under the relevant chapter of the Code.