Controlled Substances (5521DP) - Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Department of

This bill adds 15 specific synthetic drugs - including fentanyl analogs like "Butonitazene," "Flunitazene," and "para-chlorofentanyl," plus compounds like "dipentylone" and "ethylphenidate" - to Iowa's controlled substances schedule under Section 124.204. It updates Iowa's law to align with federal designations in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Violating these new schedule classifications carries penalties: class B felony (25-year mandatory minimum + $5,000-$100,000 fine), class C felony (up to 10 years + $1,000-$50,000), or aggravated misdemeanor (up to 2 years + $855-$8,540). The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.