HR 2739 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to provide a penalty for the robbery or attempted robbery of any controlled substance from any pharmacy.

Introduced 1979-03-08· Sponsored by Rep. Evans, David W. [D-IN-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Imposes maximum penalties for anyone robbing a pharmacy of any controlled substance, as defined in the Controlled Substance Act, 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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