1. Rural Crime & Justice Center A University Center of Excellence Minot, North Dakota

3. Penalties Those convicted of drug felonies are subject to asset forfeitures, such as vehicles, items purchased with proceeds of drug sales, and real property.

4. Penalties Those convicted of drug felonies are prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition.

5. Penalties Those convicted of a controlled substance offense are not eligible for student loans, grants, or work assistance programs. 1998 Amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965 Title IV, Part G, Section 483(r)

6. Penalties Those convicted of drug felonies are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). ND Department of Human Services Policy Manual Disqualification for Fugitive Felons, Probation/Parole Violators Convicted Drug 400-17-35, Convicted Drug Felony 400-17-35-01

7. ND Meth Penalties Possession of any amount of methamphetamine Class B Felony = $10,000 and/or 10 years in prison Possession with intent to sell or engaging in the act of distribution Class A Felony = $20,000 and/or 20 years in prison Possession of paraphernalia or sale of imitation product Class C Felony = $5,000 and/or 5 years in prison Involving a juvenile in the distribution, selling to a juvenile, or distributing within 1,000 feet of a school Class AA Felony = Maximum sentence - life in prison NDCC

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