Signed by Governor John Bel Edwards

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes new penalties for the operation of a fentanyl producing laboratory.

Highlights:

• Authorizes that individuals who are convicted of operating a clandestine drug manufacturing facility or laboratory will carry the following penalties (Sec. 1):

• On first conviction the convicted person will serve no less than ten years and no more than 40 years;

• On second conviction imprisonment and hard labor for not less than thirty years and no more than 40 years; 

• On third conviction no less than 99 years in prison without the benefit of parole and a fine of no less than $500,000

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes new penalties for the operation of a fentanyl producing laboratory.

Highlights:

• Authorizes that individuals who are convicted of operating a clandestine drug manufacturing facility or laboratory will carry the following penalties (Sec. 1):

• On first conviction the convicted person will serve no less than ten years and no more than 40 years;

• On second conviction imprisonment and hard labor for not less than thirty years and no more than 40 years; 

• On third conviction no less than 99 years in prison without the benefit of parole and a fine of no less than $500,000

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text