HB 641
Modifies provisions relating to controlled substances
Sponsor:
LR Number:
1490S.07T
Last Action:
7/14/2011 - Signed by Governor
Journal Page:
Title:
SCS HCS HB 641
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2011
House Handler:

Current Bill Summary

SCS/HCS/HB 641 - This act adds to the list of schedule I controlled substances several forms of stimulants, including "bath salts," and hallucinogenic synthetic cannabinoids. A definition of synthetic cannabinoids is also added to the Comprehensive Drug Control Act of 1989.

Current law provides that an analogue of a controlled substance intended for human consumption shall be treated as a schedule I controlled substance. Under this act, an analogue or homologue of any schedule I controlled substance shall be treated as a schedule I controlled substance.

This act makes it a Class A misdemeanor to possess 35 grams or less of any synthetic cannabinoid and a Class C felony to possess more than 35 grams.

Cocaine base is added to the types of controlled substances, which, when delivered or distributed near a park by a person, make the act a Class A felony.

This act contains provisions that are similar to HB 551 (2011), HB 572 (2011), and SB 254 (2011).

MEGHAN LUECKE

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