(b) Cocaine in the form of cocaine base and the person has a prior scheduled drug conviction within the meaning of paragraph A, subparagraph (2) of this section; or

(c)__Methamphetamine; or

(2) A schedule X drug;

C. A Class E crime if the drug is a schedule Y or Z drug; or

D. A Class B crime if the drug is cocaine and the quantity possessed is more than 14 grams or cocaine in the form of cocaine base and the quantity possessed is more than 4 grams.; or

E.__A Class B crime if the drug is methamphetamine and the quantity possessed is more than 14 grams.

SUMMARY

This bill brings the general treatment of methamphetamine into conformity with the treatment of cocaine for persons charged with possession, furnishing and trafficking. This bill treats methamphetamine in virtually the same manner as cocaine hydrochloride, cocaine in powder form, is treated under existing law for purposes of aggravated trafficking, trafficking, furnishing and possession. The bill also provides for possession of any amount of methamphetamine to be a Class C offense, similar to the treatment of heroin under existing law. The bill is the recommendation of the Attorney General.