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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 Repeal. RSA 318-B:26, II(b), relative to the penalty for the possession of a Class V controlled drug, is repealed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.
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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, IV, or V, other than those specifically covered in this section, the person shall be guilty of a class 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 , except that notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 651:2, IV(a), a fine of up to $50,000 may be imposed*.
2 Repeal. RSA 318-B:26, II(b), relative to the penalty for the possession of a Class V controlled drug, is repealed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.