§712-1240.7 - Methamphetamine trafficking in the first degree.

     [§712-1240.7]  Methamphetamine trafficking in the first degree.  (1)  A person commits the offense of methamphetamine trafficking in the first degree if the person knowingly:

    (a)   Possesses one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures, or substances of an aggregate weight of one ounce or more containing methamphetamine or any of its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers;

    (b)   Distributes one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures, or substances of an aggregate weight of one‑eighth ounce or more containing methamphetamine or any of its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers;

    (c)   Distributes methamphetamine in any amount to a minor; or

    (d)   Manufactures methamphetamine in any amount.

     (2)  Methamphetamine trafficking in the first degree is a class A felony for which the defendant shall be sentenced as provided in subsection (3).

     (3)  Notwithstanding sections 706-620(2), 706-640, 706-641, 706-659, 706-669, and any other law to the contrary, a person convicted of methamphetamine trafficking in the first degree shall be sentenced to an indeterminate term of imprisonment of twenty years with a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of not less than two years and not greater than eight years and a fine not to exceed $20,000,000; provided that:

    (a)   If the person has one prior conviction for methamphetamine trafficking pursuant to this section or section 712-1240.8, the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment shall be not less than six years, eight months and not greater than thirteen years, four months;

    (b)   If the person has two prior convictions for methamphetamine trafficking pursuant to this section or section 712-1240.8, the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment shall be not less than thirteen years, four months and not greater than twenty years; or

    (c)   If the person has three or more prior convictions for methamphetamine trafficking pursuant to this section or section 712-1240.8, the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment shall be twenty years. [L 2006, c 230, pt of §4]