DRUG CRIMES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Fentanyl Laws in California — Possession, Sales, and Enhanced Penalties
California has enacted enhanced penalties for fentanyl offenses in response to the overdose crisis. Fentanyl possession for sale and distribution carry significantly harsher penalties than other controlled substances and prosecutors are pursuing these cases aggressively.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Fentanyl Laws California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- HS §11350 / HS §11351 / HS §11352
- Classification
- Misdemeanor (possession) / Felony (sales/transport)
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 1 year (simple possession) / 3–9 years + enhancements (sales/distribution)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes for simple possession
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- HS §11350HS §11351HS §11352HS §11379.5
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