Decriminalization /= Legalization Decriminalization means an activity is no longer criminal, but it can still be punishable as a civil infraction, like crossin

Decriminalization /= Legalization Decriminalization means an activity is no longer criminal, but it can still be punishable as a civil infraction, like crossing a red traffic light. When it comes to hard drugs, some people advocate for decriminalization but not legalization. So in your example, fentanyl will still be illegal.