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.
10.99 g or 100.999
g mixture
Methamphtamine
100 g or more or
1 kg 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.
100.999 g mixture
Heroin
1 kg or more mixture
500-4.999 g mixture
Cocaine
5 kg or more mixture
5-49 g mixture
Cocaine Base
50 g or more mixture
10.99 g or 100.999
g mixture
PCP
1000 g or more or
1 kg or more mixture
1-10 g mixture
LSD
10 g or more mixture
40-399 g mixture
Fentanyl
400 g or more mixture
10-99 g mixture
Fentanyl Analogue
100 g 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.
100 kg to 1,000
kg; or 100-999 plants
Marijuana Mixture
containing detectable quantity
1,000 kg 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 100 kg 50
to 99 plants (marijuana), 10 to 100 kg (hashish),
1 to 100 kg (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.
