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ID H0331
Bill
Status
3/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Defines "powdered alcohol" as any powder or crystalline substance containing alcohol produced for direct use or reconstitution, excluding alcoholic nonbeverages listed in Idaho Code section 23-504.
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Prohibits any person from using, possessing, purchasing, selling or offering for sale powdered alcohol or alcohol without liquid devices.
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Applies the same prohibitions to persons licensed under Idaho Code chapters 9, 10, or 13 (liquor licensees) and their employees and bartenders.
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties with fines of $300-$1,000 and/or county jail time of 3 months to 1 year for second or subsequent violations.
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Allows Idaho State Police to promulgate rules permitting possession and use of these products by hospitals, universities, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies for bona fide research or medical purposes.
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Authorizes suspension and revocation of all liquor licenses held by licensed persons who violate this section.
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Declares powdered alcohol and alcohol without liquid devices to be public nuisances under Idaho law.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to define "powdered alcohol," to prohibit the possession, sale, purchase and use of powdered alcohol, to revise criminal penalties and to provide for the revocation of liquor licenses held by violators.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2016 Session Law Chapter 277 Effective: 07/01/2016
3/30/2016