HR 5394 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Narcotics Penalties and Enforcement Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-08-12· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· House

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Latest: Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-845 (Part I).(1986-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Narcotics Penalties and Enforcement Act of 1986 - Title I: Controlled Substances Penalties - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the amount of drugs the manufacture, distribution, or possession of which is prohibited by such Act. Increases the criminal penalties for violations of such prohibitions. Provides for a fine of not more than $1,000,000 or imprisonment of not less than five and not more than 20 years or both or for a fine of not more than $3,000,000 for offenders other than individuals for offenses involving: (1) 125 grams or more of heroin; (2) one kilogram or more of cocaine; (3) 125 grams or more or 300 tablets or more of any other narcotic drug; (4) 20 grams or more of cocaine freebase; (5) ten grams or more of a controlled substance analogue; (6) 28 milliliters or more of phencyclidine (PCP); or (7) 500 milligrams or more of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Makes repeat offenders subject to: (1) not less than ten nor more than 40 years imprisonment, a fine of not more than $2,000,000, or both; or (2) a fine of not more than $6,000,000 for offenders other than individuals. Prohibits suspension of sentence, probation, or parole for persons sentenced under su…

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Cosponsors (15)

11 Democrats4 Republicans