Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.

This bill increases penalties for fentanyl trafficking in New Jersey. Possessing or distributing 5 ounces or more of fentanyl without authorization is now classified as a first-degree crime, requiring a mandatory minimum prison sentence (one-third to one-half of the total term) during which parole is ineligible, plus fines up to $500,000. It directly affects individuals involved in manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl illegally. The bill amends New Jersey's drug law (N.J.S.2C:35-5) to specifically raise penalties for fentanyl offenses, distinguishing it from other controlled substances.