Nevada § 453.3387 - Trafficking in controlled substances: Fentanyl
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.3387 — Trafficking in controlled substances: Fentanyl, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 453.3387. Trafficking in controlled substances: Fentanyl
Except as otherwise authorized by the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, manufactures, delivers
or brings into this State or who is knowingly or intentionally in actual or constructive
possession of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, any derivative of fentanyl or any mixture
which contains illicitly manufactured fentanyl or any derivative of fentanyl, unless
a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 453.322 , if the quantity involved: 1. Is 28 grams or more, but less than 42 grams, is guilty of trafficking and shall
be punished for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum
term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years. 2. Is 42 grams or more, but less than 100 grams, is guilty of high-level trafficking
and shall be punished for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison
for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 15
years.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 453.3387
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.3387 cover?
Section 453.3387 ("Trafficking in controlled substances: Fentanyl") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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