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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session

FACT SHEET FOR h.b. 2720

hydrolyzed cocaine; threshold amount

Purpose

Modifies the statutory drug threshold amount for hydrolyzed cocaine by including it in the existing 9 gram threshold amount for regular cocaine.

Background

Threshold amount means a weight, market value or other form of measurement of an unlawful substance as follows: 1) one gram of heroin; 2) nine grams of cocaine; 3) 750 milligrams of cocaine base or hydrolyzed cocaine; 4) 4 grams or 50 milliliters of PCP; 5) nine grams of methamphetamine, including methamphetamine in liquid suspension; 6) 9 grams of amphetamine, including amphetamine in liquid suspension; 7) 0.5 milliliter of lysergic acid diethylamide or 50 blotter dosage units; 8) two pounds of marijuana; or 9) 9 grams of fentanyl or fentanyl mimetic substances. For any unlawful substance not listed, the threshold amount is a value of at least $1,000 (A.R.S. § 13-3401).

There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Provisions

1. Removes the 750-milligram threshold amount for hydrolyzed cocaine.

2. Adds hydrolyzed cocaine to the existing 9 gram threshold amount for regular cocaine.

3. Makes conforming changes.

4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.

House Action

JUD                 2/12/25      DP       9-0-0-0

3^rd Read          2/20/25                  59-0-1

Prepared by Senate Research

March 3, 2025

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