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HI HB944

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to align state controlled substances law with recent federal amendments
  • Adds new synthetic hallucinogenic substances (synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, and anabolic steroids) to the state's controlled substance schedule
  • Modifies penalties in Section 329-75(h) relating to pseudoephedrine possession and distribution
  • Addresses growing public health concern regarding synthetic drugs marketed as "herbal incense" or "bath salts"
  • Makes technical housekeeping amendments to Chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes

Legislative Description

Uniform Controlled Substances Act

Last Action

Act 048, 4/23/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).

4/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/19/2013
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/7/2013
Judiciary2/15/2013
Public Safety1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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