Florida Community College is committed to
providing an environment that enhances and supports student success.
The academic community, including faculty, administrators, staff
and students, has the collective responsibility to ensure that
this environment is conducive to the student’s development.
The illegal use of harmful and addictive chemical substances poses
a threat to the educational environment. Thus, in accordance with
the Drug Free Schools and Communication Act Amendments of 1989,
signed by President George Bush, it is necessary to inform the
College community of the harmful and addictive potential associated
with the use of drugs, the incompatibility of illegal drugs with
the educational mission of Florida Community College, and the consequences
of the use, possession, manufacture or sale of such drugs.
The Florida Community College District Board of Trustees Rules
outline the accepted code of conduct for students and employees.
The code, as documented in the student handbook and the College
catalog, includes the following.
Any act or behavior on the part of the student
which tends to interfere with or otherwise disturb the orderly
conduct, processes, functions and/or interests of the College
is prohibited.
Such acts or behaviors may include but are
not limited to the following: consumption of alcoholic beverages
on campus or at a College function, illegal use or possession
of drugs or narcotics on campus or at a College function.
The college reserves the right to suspend,
terminate or retroactively cancel the enrollment of any student
for disciplinary reasons. The College may also make a referral
to legal authorities for appropriate action.
A complete set of charts
outlining the penalties for federal drug trafficking and the
controlled substances involved are maintained in each campus
counseling and advising center.
As a public institution whose mission is to foster human potential,
Florida Community College believes it is important to understand
the health risks and other detrimental consequences associated
with drug and alcohol abuse.
The student affairs department can assist students with referral
information to appropriate community resources in a confidential,
professional manner. Counselors are available on all campuses
to assist both day and evening students in obtaining further
information. All contacts relating to substance abuse will be
held in strict confidence.
Federal Trafficking Penalties
CSA
Penalty
Quality
Drug
Quantity
Penalty
Second Offense
First Offense
First Offense
Second Offense
I
and
II
Not less than 10
years. Not more
than life.
If death or serious
injury, not less
than life.
Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other
than individual.
Not less than 5
years. Not more than 40
years.
If death or serious
injury, not less than
20 years. Not more
than life.
Fine of not more than $2 million individual,
$5 million other than
individual.
10.99g or 100.999g mixture
Methamphtamine
100g or more or 1kg or more
mixture
Not less
than 5 years.
Not more than 40 years.
If death or
serious
injury, not
less than
20 years.
Not more
than life.
Fine of not
more than
$4 million
individual,
$10 million
other than
individual.
Not less
than 10 years.
Not more
than life.
If death or
serious
injury, not
less than life.
Fine of not
more than $8 million
individual,
$20 million
other than
individual.
100.999g mixture
Heroin
1kg or more mixture
500-4.999 g mixture
Cocaine
5kg or more mixture
5-49g mixture
Cocaine Base
50g or more mixture
10.99g or 100.999g mixture
PCP
1000g or more or 1kg or more
mixture
1-10g mixture
LSD
10g or more mixture
40-399g mixture
Fentanyl
400g or more mixture
10-99g mixture
Fentanyl Analogue
100g or more mixture
Not less than 5 years, not
more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than
20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $2 million
individual, $5 million other than individual.
Not less than 10 years, not
more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than
life. Fine not more than $4 million
individual, $10 million other than individual.
100kg to 1,000kg; or 100-999
plants
Marijuana Mixture containing
detectable quantity
1,000kg or more or 1,000 or
more plants
Not less than 10 years, not
more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than
20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $4
million individual, $10 million other than individual.
Not less than 20 years, not
more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than
life. Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20
million other than individual.
Not more than 20 years. If
death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more
than life. Fine $1 million individual, $5 million other than
individual.
Not more than 30 years.
If death or serious injury, life. Fine $2 million
individual, $10 million other than individual.
50 to 100kg 50 to 99 plants
(marijuana), 10 to 100kg (hashish), 1 to 100kg (hashish
oil)
Marijuana
Hashish
Hashish Oil
Less than 50 kg (marijuana),
less than 10 kg (hashish), less than 1 kg (hashish oil)
Not more than 5 years. Fine
not more than $250,000
individual,
$1 million other than individual.
Not more than 10 years. Fine
$500,000
individual,
$2 million other than individual.
Not more than 20 years. If
death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more
than life. Fine $1 million individual, $5 million other than
individual.
Not less than 5 years. Not
more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than
life. Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20 million
other than individual.
Any
Others
III
Not more than five years. Fine
not more than $250,000 individual,
$1 million other than
individual.
Not more than ten years. Fine
not more than $500,000 individual,
$2 million other than
individual.
Any
All
IV
Not more than three years.
Fine not more than $250,000 individual,
$1 million other than
individual.
Not more than six years. Fine
not more than $500,000 individual,
$2 million other than
individual.
Any
All
V
Not more than one year. Fine
not more than $100,000 individual, $250,000 other than
individual.
Not more than two years. Fine
not more than $200,000 individual, $500,000 other than
individual.
