New Jersey S57 increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.

New Jersey S57 amends the state's controlled dangerous substances law to increase penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl. The bill aligns the penalties for fentanyl with those for heroin and cocaine. Specifically, it makes manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl in a quantity of five ounces or more a first-degree crime, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000. For quantities between one-half ounce and five ounces, it is a second-degree crime, punishable by five to ten years in prison and a fine up to $150,000.

New Jersey S57 increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.

New Jersey S57 amends the state's controlled dangerous substances law to increase penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl. The bill aligns the penalties for fentanyl with those for heroin and cocaine. Specifically, it makes manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl in a quantity of five ounces or more a first-degree crime, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $200,000. For quantities between one-half ounce and five ounces, it is a second-degree crime, punishable by five to ten years in prison and a fine up to $150,000.