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AL HB91

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Adds six cathinone compounds to Alabama's Schedule I controlled substances list: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethcathinone (Methylone), 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), 4-Methylmethcathinone (Mephedrone), 4-Methoxymethcathinone, 3-Fluoromethcathinone, and 4-Fluoromethcathinone.

  • Makes the listed compounds subject to the same regulation and penalties as other controlled substances under Chapter 2, Title 20 of the Alabama Code.

  • Requires the State Board of Health to take appropriate steps to amend the controlled substances list in accordance with the act.

  • Exempts the bill from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local expenditures because it defines a new crime.

  • Becomes effective 10 days following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances, Schedule I, cathinone compounds, included and subject to regulation and penalties, duties to State Board of Health

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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