Pub. L. 105-277, div. E, sec. 2

METHAMPHETAMINE PENALTY INCREASES.

EnactedYear: 1998Length: 137 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 2. METHAMPHETAMINE PENALTY INCREASES. (a) Controlled Substances Act.—Section 401(b)(1) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(viii)— (A) by striking “100 grams” and inserting “50 grams”; and (B) by striking “1 kilogram” and inserting “500 grams”; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(viii)— (A) by striking “10 grams” and inserting “5 grams”; and (B) by striking “100 grams” and inserting “50 grams”. (b) Controlled Substances Import and Export Act.—Section 1010(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(H)— (A) by striking “100 grams” and inserting “50 grams”; and (B) by striking “1 kilogram” and inserting “500 grams”; and (2) in paragraph (2)(H)— (A) by striking “10 grams” and inserting “5 grams”; and (B) by striking “100 grams” and inserting “50 grams”.112 STAT. 2681–760