A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to increase the penalties for persons convicted of illegally distributing narcotic and other dangerous drugs.

Summary

Imposes a minimum and increases the maximum sentence for distribution of narcotic drugs and hallucinogens other than marijuana, peyote, and mescaline. Prohibits the granting of a probationary or suspended sentence with respect to such a crime. Eliminates the additional sentence for distribution of such a substance to a person under 21 years old.

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Timeline

1. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 March 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] · R · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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