Sec. 418. distribution to persons under age twenty-one
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## Sec. 418 distribution to persons under age twenty-one **[**[21 U.S.C. 859](/us/usc/t21/s859)**]** ###
(a)Except as provided in section 419, any person at least eighteen years of age who violates section 401(a)(1) by distributing a controlled substance to a person under twenty-one years of age is (except as provided in subsection (b)) subject to
(1)twice the maximum punishment authorized by section 401(b), and
(2)at least twice any term of supervised release authorized by section 401(b), for a first offense involving the same controlled substance and schedule. Except to the extent a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by section 401(b), a term of imprisonment under this subsection shall be not less than one year. The mandatory minimum sentencing provisions of this subsection shall not apply to offenses involving 5 grams or less of marihuana. ###
(b)Except as provided in section 419, any person at least eighteen years of age who violates section 401(a)(1) by distributing a controlled substance to a person under twenty-one years of age after a prior conviction under subsection
(a)of this section (or under section 303(b)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as in effect prior to the effective date of section 701(b) of this Act) has become final, is subject to
(1)three times the maximum punishment authorized by section 401(b), and
(2)at least three times any term of supervised release authorized by section 401(b), for a second offense or subsequent offense involving the same controlled substance and schedule. Except to the extent a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by section 401(b), a term of imprisonment under this subsection shall be not less than one year. Penalties for third and subsequent convictions shall be governed by section 401(b)(1)(A).
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