California lawmakers want to crack down on mass fentanyl distributors, and with the governor’s approval, a new bill will impose enhancements to those caught with one kilogram or more of the deadly drug, and will add three to 25 years of imprisonment to their sentencing.
Under current law, selling or distributing heroin, cocaine, crack, and certain opiates—including fentanyl—carries a felony term of three, four or five years. Those convicted of selling heroin, cocaine, or cocaine-based drugs—such as crack—in possession of one kilogram or more face what are known as sentencing enhancements.
