A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act and Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to provide mandatory minimum sentences for violations involving large quantities of marihuana, cocaine, and opium derivatives, and to establish conditions under which certain individuals may be denied bail.

Summary

Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to establish a mandatory minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment for offenses involving: (1) from 500 to 2,000 pounds of marihuana; (2) from 14 to 28 grams of any opium derivative; or (3) from 200 to 400 grams of cocaine. Increases the minimum sentence to ten years for offenses involving over 2,000 pounds of marihuana, 28 grams of opium, or 400 grams of cocaine. Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years for repeat offenders. Prohibits the granting of probation or parole or the suspension of any such sentences. Increases the penalties for offenses involving phencyclidine (PCP) from ten years' imprisonment and/or a $25,000 fine to 15 years' imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine. Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment for distributing a controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age. Amends the Bail Reform Act of 1966 to authorize a judicial officer, in making a determination of whether a person charged with a noncapital offense should be released on bail, to consider whether the offender poses a danger to the community or any other person (in addition to assurance of appearance as currently provided).

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 July 1981

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