The drugs listed above are some of the most common Class B controlled substances. Individuals who are charged with possession with intent to distribute most Class B controlled substances under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C Section 32A can be sentenced to up to 10 years in the state prison or up to 2.5 years in a jail or house of correction. They may also be fined between $1,000.00 and $10,000.00 in addition to imprisonment or in lieu of it. A second violation of possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance will result in a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years in the state prison with the possibility of up to 10 years. A fine may also be imposed of between $2,500.00 and $25,000.00.

There is one Class B drug that receives special treatment. The drug commonly known as PCP or angel dust receives its own punishment that is more severe than the other Class B controlled substances under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C Section 32A. For individuals who are charged with possession with intent to distribute PCP, there is a mandatory minimum of at least 2.5 years in the state prison or 1 year in the house of correction. In addition, the same fine of between $1,000.00 and $10,000.00 for other Class B controlled substances may also be imposed. A second violation carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in the state prison with the possibility of up to 15 years. The same fine of between $2,500.00 and $25,000.00 for other Class B controlled substances may also be imposed.