HB473 (2023) Compare Changes


Unchanged Version

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1 Controlled Drug Act; Penalties. Amend RSA 318-B:26, II(a) to read as follows:

(a) In the case of a controlled drug or its analog, classified in schedules I, II, III, or IV, other than those specifically covered in this section, the person shall be guilty of a class B felony, except that notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 651:2, IV(a), a fine of not more than $25,000 may be imposed. If any person commits such a violation after one or more prior offenses as defined in RSA 318-B:27, such person shall be guilty of a class A felony, except that notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 651:2, IV(a), a fine of up to $50,000 may be imposed.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.

Changed Version

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1 Controlled Drug Act; Penalties. Amend RSA 318-B:26, II(a) to read as follows:

(a) In the case of a controlled drug or its analog, classified in schedules I, II, III, or IV, other than those specifically covered in this section, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for a first offense . If any person commits such a violation after one or more prior offenses as defined in RSA 318-B:27, such person shall be guilty of a class B felony.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.