State rep: OxyContin = heroin

[frizzantik]

^ The state of Massachusetts has a class system which appears to be unrelated to the federal scheduling system

Drug Possession Penalties in MA

Massachusetts Drug Possession Laws list the following maximum penalties:

Possession of a Class A substance (Heroin, Morphine, GHB, Special K) under Mass laws carries with it the following penalties:

* For a First (1st) offense, a maximum sentence of 2 years in jail.
* For a Second (2nd) offense, up to 2 1/2 years in jail, or up to 5 years in state prison.

Possession of a Class B substance (Cocaine, LSD, Ecstasy, Oxycontin/oxycodone hydrochloride, Amphetamine, & Methamphetamine) under Massachusetts drug laws carries with it the following penalties:

* For a First (1st) offense, a maximum sentence of 1 year in jail.
* For a Second (2nd) offense, up to 2 years in jail.

http://www.masscriminaldefense.com/possession.htm

If morphine is class A i don't see why oxy shouldn't be... course meth ought to be class A too then...