Mandatory minimum sentence — parole eligibility.

1. Except as provided in subsection 3 and sections 901.11 and 901.12 , a person sentenced pursuant to section 124.401, subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , “b” , “e” , “f” , “g” , or “h” , shall not be eligible for parole or work release until the person has served a minimum term of confinement of one-third of the maximum indeterminate sentence prescribed by law. 2. This section shall not apply if: a. The offense is found to be an accommodation pursuant to section 124.410 ; or b. The controlled substance is marijuana. 3. A person serving a sentence pursuant to section 124.401, subsection 1 , paragraph “b” , shall be denied parole or work release, based upon all the pertinent information as determined by the court under section 901.11, subsection 1 , until the person has served between one-half of the minimum term of confinement prescribed in subsection 1 and the maximum indeterminate sentence prescribed by law. [C79, 81, §204.413 ] 89 Acts, ch 225, §14 C93, §124.413 2009 Acts, ch 41, §182 ; 2016 Acts, ch 1104, §1, 2 ; 2017 Acts, ch 122, §10, 11 ; 2023 Acts, ch 86, §8 Referred to in §124.401E , 232.45 , 901.10 , 901.11 , 901.12 , 903A.5