9.29 Illegal Use of Communication Facility (21 U.S.C. Sec. 843(b)) is a federal law that makes it illegal to use any communication facility (such as a telephone or internet connection) to commit a drug crime. This includes selling, delivering, receiving, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The law applies to all types of communication, including voice, data, text, and audio. It also covers the use of communication facilities, such as telephones, computers, or the internet, to facilitate drug-related offenses. Violations of this law may result in penalties that include up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Additionally, the court may impose a special assessment of up to $100 for each violation. There are three types of 9.29 Illegal Use of Communication Facility (21 U.S.C. Sec. 843(b)): (1) using any communication facility to commit a drug crime, (2) using any communication facility to facilitate a drug-related offense, and (3) using any communication facility to facilitate the sale, delivery, or distribution of a controlled substance.