HR 1021 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide penalties for persons who obtain or attempt to obtain narcotics or other controlled substances from a retail pharmacy by force and violence, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-01-18)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Controlled Substances Act of 1977 to prohibit: (1) breaking and entering a pharmacy with intent to unlawfully obtain a controlled substance; and (2) obtaining, or attempting to obtain, a controlled substance from a pharmacy by force or violence. Imposes maximum penalties for anyone violating this section of 20 years imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine. Increases such penalties to 25 years and/or a $10,000 fine if, during the commission of such offense, any person is assaulted or any person's life is put in jeopardy by the use of a dangerous weapon. Mandates a minimum term of imprisonment of ten years, if any person is killed during such offense.…
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