Proposal would set prison terms for large fentanyl offenses

The proposal would set prison-term ranges for covered fentanyl sales. This covers convictions for possessing narcotic drugs for sale or selling, transferring, or offering to sell or transfer them, when the offense involves selling at least 209 grams of fentanyl to another person. A prior qualifying conviction would bring higher ranges. A judge could raise or lower the presumptive term under other sentencing rules. The ranges would apply upon conviction for a covered offense involving a sale of at least 209 grams of fentanyl.

The proposal would set prison-term ranges for covered offenses involving fentanyl in a vehicle. This covers convictions for possessing narcotic drugs for sale or transporting, importing, selling, transferring, or offering to sell or transfer them, when the offense involves possessing at least 200 grams of fentanyl in a motor vehicle. A prior qualifying conviction would bring higher ranges. A judge could raise or lower the presumptive term under other sentencing rules. The ranges would apply upon conviction for a covered offense involving at least 200 grams of fentanyl in a motor vehicle.