HB50 Summary

• Amends Section 13A-12-211 of the Alabama Code to add synthetic controlled substances and synthetic controlled substance analogues to the list of drugs covered under unlawful possession with intent to distribute laws.

• Establishes criminal liability for possessing more than 16 grams but less than 56 grams of synthetic controlled substances or synthetic controlled substance analogues, or any mixture containing these substances.

• Makes unlawful possession with intent to distribute of synthetic controlled substances a Class B felony, matching the penalty for distribution of other controlled substances.

• Excludes the bill from Amendment 621 requirements regarding local funding impacts because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.