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HI HB1217

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "dangerous drugs" in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 712-1240 to include mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)

  • These substances are commonly known as "bath salts" and are added to the list of controlled substances alongside Schedule I and Schedule II drugs

  • Maintains the existing exception for marijuana and marijuana concentrate in the dangerous drugs definition

  • Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive effect on rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the law's effective date

Legislative Description

Penal Code; Dangerous Drugs; Bath Salts

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs1/26/2011

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