Xylazine, sometimes called "tranq," is an animal sedative that has been turning up mixed into fentanyl and other street drugs. As of October 1, 2026, Florida treats it like other trafficking drugs. SB 432, known as "Meg's Law," adds xylazine to the state's trafficking statute, section 893.135.
Every xylazine trafficking tier is a first-degree felony with a mandatory minimum prison sentence and fine:
A mandatory minimum means a judge cannot sentence below that number if you are convicted of trafficking, which is why the charge itself is so important.
Trafficking charges are based on the total weight of the mixture, not just the xylazine in it. A small amount of xylazine mixed into a larger amount of another substance can push someone over a trafficking threshold. How the drugs were weighed, tested and handled is often where a defense begins.
The law exempts FDA-approved xylazine animal drug products used as approved, so veterinarians and livestock owners using it properly are not affected.
The same law makes it a third-degree felony for licensed tobacco and vape shops, or their employees, to possess, sell or give away nitrous oxide on their premises.
If you or a family member has been charged with drug trafficking in Jacksonville or Northeast Florida, call Rainka Law at (904) 329-7245 right away. Early action can affect how the case is charged.
This post is for general information and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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