Permanent Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues and Streamlining Research Rules
This Act places a broad class of fentanyl-related substances onto Schedule I of controlled substances. Crucially, it exempts these specific substances from quantity-based mandatory minimum sentences. Furthermore, the legislation simplifies registration requirements for researchers studying Schedule I substances, including fentanyl-related substances.
Key points
Fentanyl-related substances are added to Schedule I of controlled substances through a new class definition.
Crimes involving fentanyl-related substances (as defined in the new section) are exempted from quantity-based mandatory minimum penalties.
Past offenders convicted for offenses involving a fentanyl-related substance that is later removed or rescheduled may move to vacate or reduce their sentence.
Research registration procedures for Schedule I substances are streamlined, allowing researchers to commence work sooner after notifying the Attorney General.
A process is established to remove or reschedule a fentanyl-related substance if the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines it has a lower potential for abuse.
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