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HB 0281 - Controlled substances; child care learning centers; create drug-free zone

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Benfield,Stephanie 85th
Last Action: 2/8/2007 - House Second Readers
House Committee: JudyNC
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

Amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16.  Relating to regulation of controlled substances.  Creates a drug-free zone for child care learning centers.  Any person who violates or conspires to violate this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall receive the following punishment: upon first conviction imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $20,000 or both; upon a second or subsequent conviction imprisonment for not less than 5 years nor more than 40 years or a fine of note more than $40,000, or both.  It shall be mandatory for the court to impose a minimum sentence of 5 years which may not be suspended unless otherwise provided by law.


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