New Jersey A3695 increases penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing Schedule I and II controlled dangerous substances.

New Jersey A3695 amends the state's criminal code to increase penalties for crimes related to the manufacturing, distribution, or dispensing of Schedule I and II controlled dangerous substances. The bill specifies that manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a Schedule I or II drug in a quantity of one ounce or more is a first degree crime, punishable by a fine of up to $500,000. A quantity of one-half ounce or more, but less than one ounce, is a second degree crime, with a fine of up to $75,000. A quantity of less than one-half ounce is a third degree crime.

New Jersey A3695 increases penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing Schedule I and II controlled dangerous substances.

New Jersey A3695 amends the state's criminal code to increase penalties for crimes related to the manufacturing, distribution, or dispensing of Schedule I and II controlled dangerous substances. The bill specifies that manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a Schedule I or II drug in a quantity of one ounce or more is a first degree crime, punishable by a fine of up to $500,000. A quantity of one-half ounce or more, but less than one ounce, is a second degree crime, with a fine of up to $75,000. A quantity of less than one-half ounce is a third degree crime.