II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 344 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2005 Mr. DeWine introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To link recidivist penalties for certain drug crimes.

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Prior offenses

(a)

Distribution to minors

Section 418(b) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 859(b)) is amended by inserting , section 419, or section 420 after subsection (a) of this section. (b)

Distribution near schools

Section 419(b) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 860(b)) is amended by inserting , section 418, or section 420 after subsection (a) of this section. (c)

Employment of minors

Section 420(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 861(c)) is amended by inserting , section 418, or section 419 after subsection (a) of this section.