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AR SB2
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 5-64-215 to add substances to Schedule VI controlled substances, including synthetic cannabinoids such as CP-47,497, JWH-073, JWH-200, JWH-018, JWH-081, and JWH-250
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Adds Salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A to Schedule VI, including all parts of the plant, seeds, extracts, and derivative compounds
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Expands Schedule VI to include synthetic substances with similar chemical structure or pharmacological activity to cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), including 1, 6, and 3.4 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol isomers
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Prohibits the Director of the Department of Health from deleting any controlled substance listed in the amended section from Schedule VI
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Declares an emergency, making the bill effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of the veto period, or veto override, citing the public health risk posed by emerging new synthetic drugs
Legislative Description
To Amend The Schedule Vi Substances Regarding Drugs In The Criminal Code And Declaring An Emergency.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011