Establishes the crime of homicide by sale of an opiate controlled substance

Summary

The bill adds a crime called homicide by sale of an opiate controlled substance. It makes it a Class A‑I felony for anyone who unlawfully sells, imports, or moves an opiate drug that later causes a person's death. A limited defense is allowed if the seller and the deceased jointly acquired the drug for shared use.

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