Rayfield Dupree was sentenced Friday.
Dupree, who turns 82 next month, originally was charged with five felony counts of drugs misconduct. He pleaded guilty to one consolidated count in a plea deal with prosecutors.
He will be eligible for parole after serving 20 months, but until then can take medical parole for health reasons if necessary.
Public defender Amy Allen says Dupree suffers from an irregular heartbeat.
Superior Court Judge Paul Lyle ordered Dupree to report to jail by June 22. Dupree has been free on bond since shortly after his November arrest.
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