Placing or Maintaining Dangerous Devices on Federal Property to Protect the Unlawful Production of Controlled Substances; Attempt or Conspiracy

United States Sentencing Commission · Effective November 1, 2026

(a) Base Offense Level: 23

Commentary

Statutory provisions

Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. § 841(d)(1).

Background

Background: This section covers the offense of assembling, placing, or causing to be placed, or maintaining a “booby-trap” on federal property where a controlled substance is being manufactured or distributed.

Historical note

Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 2002 (amendment 646).

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