21 U.S.C. 841: Prohibited acts A

2022

• Pub. L. 117–215 substituted "823(g)" for "823(f)" in two places. Law text · (h)

2018

• Pub. L. 115–391, §401(a)(2)(A), in concluding provisions, substituted "If any person commits such a violation after a prior conviction for a serious drug felony or serious violent felony has become final, such person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 1… Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 115–391, §401(a)(2)(B), in concluding provisions, substituted "If any person commits such a violation after a prior conviction for a serious drug felony or serious violent felony has become final" for "If any person commits such a violation after a prior conviction for a … Law text · (b)

2010

• Pub. L. 111–220, §4(a)(1), in concluding provisions, substituted "$10,000,000" for "$4,000,000", "$50,000,000" for "$10,000,000", "$20,000,000" for "$8,000,000", and "$75,000,000" for "$20,000,000". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 111–220, §2(a)(1), substituted "280 grams" for "50 grams". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 111–220, §4(a)(2), in concluding provisions, substituted "$5,000,000" for "$2,000,000", "$25,000,000" for "$5,000,000", "$8,000,000" for "$4,000,000", and "$50,000,000" for "$10,000,000". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 111–220, §2(a)(2), substituted "28 grams" for "5 grams". Law text · (b)

2008

• Pub. L. 110–425, §3(e)(1)(A), struck out "or in the case of any controlled substance in schedule III (other than gamma hydroxybutyric acid), or 30 milligrams of flunitrazepam" after "hashish oil". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 110–425, §3(e)(1)(B), added subpar. (E). Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 110–425, §3(e)(2), substituted "5 years" for "3 years", "10 years" for "6 years", and "after a prior conviction for a felony drug offense has become final," for "after one or more prior convictions of him for an offense punishable under this paragraph, or for a felony under … Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 110–425, §3(e)(3), substituted "4 years" for "2 years" and "after a prior conviction for a felony drug offense has become final," for "after one or more convictions of him for an offense punishable under this paragraph, or for a crime under any other provision of this subcha… Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 110–425, §3(f), added subsec. (h). Law text · (h)

2006

• Pub. L. 109–177, §732, inserted "or manufacturing" after "cultivating" in introductory provisions. Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 109–177, §711(f)(1)(B), inserted ", except to the extent that paragraph (12), (13), or (14) of section 842(a) of this title applies," after "shall". Law text · (f)
• Pub. L. 109–248 added subsec. (g). Law text · (g)

2002

• Pub. L. 107–273, §3005(a), substituted "Notwithstanding section 3583 of title 18, any sentence" for "Any sentence" in concluding provisions. Law text · (b), (B)
• Pub. L. 107–273, §3005(a), substituted "Notwithstanding section 3583 of title 18, any sentence" for "Any sentence". Law text · (b), (D)
• Pub. L. 107–273, §4002(d)(2)(A)(i), substituted "or fined under title 18, or both" for "and shall be fined not more than $10,000". Law text · (d)
• Pub. L. 107–273, §4002(d)(2)(A)(ii), substituted "or fined under title 18, or both" for "and shall be fined not more than $20,000". Law text · (d)

2000

• Pub. L. 106–172, §3(b)(1)(A), inserted "gamma hydroxybutyric acid (including when scheduled as an approved drug product for purposes of section 3(a)(1)(B) of the Hillory J. Farias and Samantha Reid Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act of 2000)," after "schedule I or II," in first sente… Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 106–172, §3(b)(1)(B), substituted "(other than gamma hydroxybutyric acid), or 30" for ", or 30". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 106–172, §5(b), inserted "or controlled substance analogue" after "distributing a controlled substance". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 106–172, §9, redesignated subsecs. (d) to (g) as (c) to (f), respectively. Law text · (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)

1998

• Pub. L. 105–277 in subpar. (A)(viii) substituted "50 grams" and "500 grams" for "100 grams" and "1 kilogram", respectively, and in subpar. (B)(viii) substituted "5 grams" and "50 grams" for "10 grams" and "100 grams", respectively. Law text · (b)

1996

• Pub. L. 104–305, §2(b)(1)(A), inserted ", or 1 gram of flunitrazepam," after "schedule I or II". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 104–305, §2(b)(1)(B), inserted "or 30 milligrams of flunitrazepam," after "schedule III,". Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 104–305, §2(a), added par. (7). Law text · (b)
• Pub. L. 104–237, §302(a), in concluding provisions, substituted "not more than 20 years in the case of a violation of paragraph (1) or (2) involving a list I chemical or not more than 10 years in the case of a violation of this subsection other than a violation of paragraph (1) or (2) … Law text · (d)
• Pub. L. 104–237, §206(a), inserted "manufacture, exportation," after "distribution," and struck out "regulated" after "engaging in any". Law text · (f)

1994

• Pub. L. 103–322, §180201(b)(2)(A), inserted "849," before "859," in introductory provisions. · (b)
• Pub. L. 103–322, §§90105(c), 180201(b)(2)(A), in concluding provisions, inserted "849," before "859," and struck out "For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'felony drug offense' means an offense that is a felony under any provision of this subchapter or any other Federal la… · (b)
• Pub. L. 103–322, §90105(a), in sentence in concluding provisions beginning "If any person commits", substituted "a prior conviction for a felony drug offense has become final" for "one or more prior convictions for an offense punishable under this paragraph, or for a felony under… · (b)
• Pub. L. 103–322, §90105(a), in sentence beginning "If any person commits", substituted "a prior conviction for a felony drug offense has become final" for "one or more prior convictions for an offense punishable under this paragraph, or for a felony under any other provision of t… · (b)
• Pub. L. 103–322, §90105(a), in sentence beginning "If any person commits", substituted "a prior conviction for a felony drug offense has become final" for "one or more prior convictions of him for an offense punishable under this paragraph, or for a felony under any other provisi… · (b)

1990

• Pub. L. 101–647, §1002(e)(1), substituted "section 859, 860, or 861" for "section 845, 845a, or 845b" in introductory provisions. · (b)
• Pub. L. 101–647, §1002(e)(1), substituted "section 859, 860, or 861" for "section 845, 845a, or 845b" in concluding provisions. · (b)
• Pub. L. 101–647, §3599K, substituted "any of the substances" for "any of the substance". · (b)
• Pub. L. 101–647, §1202, substituted "or 1 kilogram or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine" for "or 100 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine". · (b)
• Pub. L. 101–647, §3599K, substituted "any of the substances" for "any of the substance". · (b)
• Pub. L. 101–647, §1002(e)(2), directed amendment of subsec. (c) by substituting "section 859, 860, or 861 of this title" for "section 845, 845a, or 845b of this title". Subsec. (c) was previously repealed by Pub. L. 98–473, §224(a)(2), as renumbered by Pub. L. 99–570, §1005(a), effecti… · (c)

1988

• Pub. L. 100–690, §§6452(a), 6470(g), 6479(1), inserted ", or 1,000 or more marihuana plants regardless of weight" in cl. (vii), added cl. (viii), substituted "a prior conviction for a felony drug offense has become final" for "one or more prior convictions for an offense punishab… · (b)
• Pub. L. 100–690, §§6470(h), 6479(2), inserted ", or 100 or more marihuana plants regardless of weight" in cl. (vii) and added cl. (viii). · (b)
• Pub. L. 100–690, §6479(3), substituted "50 or more marihuana plants" for "100 or more marihuana plants". · (b)
• Pub. L. 100–690, §6254(h), added par. (6). · (b)
• Pub. L. 100–690, §6055(a), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: "Any person who knowingly or intentionally— · (d)
• Pub. L. 100–690, §6055(b), added subsecs. (f) and (g). · (f), (g)

1986

• Pub. L. 99–570, §1005(a), amended Pub. L. 98–473, §224(a). See 1984 Amendment note below.
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1103(a), substituted ", 845a, or 845b" for "or 845a" in introductory provisions. · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1002(2), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "In the case of a violation of subsection (a) of this section involving— · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1002(2), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "In the case of a controlled substance in schedule I or II except as provided in subparagraphs (A) and (C),, such person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not m… · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1002(2), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D). · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1004(a), substituted "term of supervised release" for "special parole term" in two places. · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §§1002(1), 1003(a)(1), redesignated former subpar. (C) as (D), substituted "a fine not to exceed the greater of that authorized in accordance with the provisions of title 18 or $250,000 if the defendant is an individual or $1,000,000 if the defendant is other than an individual" for… · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1004(a), substituted "term of supervised release" for "special parole term" in two places. · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1003(a)(2), substituted "a fine not to exceed the greater of that authorized in accordance with the provisions of title 18 or $250,000 if the defendant is an individual or $1,000,000 if the defendant is other than an individual" for "a fine of not more than $25,000" and "a fine not… · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1003(a)(3), substituted "a fine not to exceed the greater of that authorized in accordance with the provisions of title 18 or $100,000 if the defendant is an individual or $250,000 if the defendant is other than an individual" for "a fine of not more than $10,000" a… · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1003(a)(4), which directed the substitution of "1(D)" for "1(C)" was executed by substituting "(1)(D)" for "(1)(C)" as the probable intent of Congress. · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1003(a)(5), amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) read as follows: "Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any person who violates subsection (a) of this section by cultivating a controlled substance on Federal property shall be fined not more than— · (b)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1004(a), substituted "term of supervised release" for "special parole term" wherever appearing, effective Nov. 1, 1987, the effective date of the repeal of subsec. (c) by Pub. L. 98–473, §224(a)(2). See 1984 Amendment note below. · (c)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1103(b), substituted ", 845a, or 845b" for "845a" in two places. · (c)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §1003(a)(6), substituted "a fine not to exceed the greater of that authorized in accordance with the provisions of title 18 or $250,000 if the defendant is an individual or $1,000,000 if the defendant is other than an individual" for "a fine of not more than $15,000". · (d)
• Pub. L. 99–570, §15005, added subsec. (e). · (e)

1984

• Pub. L. 98–473, §503(b)(1), inserted reference to section 845a of this title in provisions preceding par. (1)(A). · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §224(a)(1)–(3), (5), which directed amendment of this subsection effective Nov. 1, 1987 (see section 235(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98–473 set out as an Effective Date note under section 3551 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure) was repealed by Pub. L. 99–570, §1005(a), and the remaini… · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(1)(A), added subpar. (A). Former subpar. (A) redesignated (B). · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(1)(A), (B), redesignated former subpar. (A) as (B), substituted "except as provided in subparagraphs (A) and (C)," for "which is a narcotic drug", "$125,000" for "$25,000", and "$250,000" for "$50,000", and inserted references to laws of a State and a foreign… · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(1)(A), (C), redesignated former subpar. (B) as (C), substituted "less than 50 kilograms of marihuana, 10 kilograms of hashish, or one kilogram of hashish oil" for "a controlled substance in schedule I or II which is not a narcotic drug", "and (5)" for ", (5),… · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(2), substituted "$25,000" for "$10,000" and "$50,000" for "$20,000", and inserted references to laws of a State or of a foreign country. · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(3), substituted "$10,000" for "$5,000" and "$20,000" for "$10,000", and inserted references to laws of a State or of a foreign country. · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(4), substituted "(1)(C)" for "(1)(B)". · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §224(a)(1), as renumbered by Pub. L. 99–570, §1005(a), substituted "in section 844 of this title and section 3607 of title 18" for "in subsections (a) and (b) of section 844 of this title". · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(5), (6), added par. (5) and struck out former par. (5) which related to penalties for manufacturing, etc., phencyclidine. · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §502(5), struck out par. (6) which related to penalties for violations involving a quantity of marihuana exceeding 1,000 pounds. · (b)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §224(a)(2), as renumbered by Pub. L. 99–570, §1005(a), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "A special parole term imposed under this section or section 845, 845a, or 845b of this title may be revoked if its terms and conditions are violated. In such circumstan… · (c)
• Pub. L. 98–473, §503(b)(2), inserted reference to section 845a of this title in two places. · (c)

1980

• Pub. L. 96–359, §8(c)(1), inserted reference to par. (6) of this subsection. · (b)
• Pub. L. 96–359, §8(c)(2), added par. (6). · (b)

1978

• Pub. L. 95–633, §201(1), inserted ", except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection," after "such person shall". · (b)
• Pub. L. 95–633, §201(2), added par. (5). · (b)
• Pub. L. 95–633, §201(3), added subsec. (d). · (d)