West Virginia HB5599 makes possession of fentanyl a felony offense.

West Virginia HB5599 amends the state code to establish felony penalties for possession of fentanyl. The bill specifies that possession of fentanyl, either alone or in combination with other substances, results in a felony conviction with imprisonment for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 15 years, or fines up to $50,000, or both. The bill also addresses penalties for creating, distributing, or possessing with intent to deliver counterfeit substances and imitation controlled substances involving fentanyl.

West Virginia HB5599 makes possession of fentanyl a felony offense.

West Virginia HB5599 amends the state code to establish felony penalties for possession of fentanyl. The bill specifies that possession of fentanyl, either alone or in combination with other substances, results in a felony conviction with imprisonment for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 15 years, or fines up to $50,000, or both. The bill also addresses penalties for creating, distributing, or possessing with intent to deliver counterfeit substances and imitation controlled substances involving fentanyl.