HB 1277 Summary

• Defines "synthetic cannabinoid" as a substance containing any of 17 specified chemical compounds including JWH-015, JWH-018, HU-210, and others, effective July 1, 2011

• Makes dealing in, manufacturing, or delivering synthetic cannabinoids equivalent to the same offenses for marijuana, hash oil, or hashish under Indiana law

• Applies the same penalty enhancements based on quantity thresholds as hash oil and hashish (Class D felony for 2-300 grams, Class C felony for 300+ grams)

• Extends synthetic cannabinoid prohibitions to licensing statutes affecting school employees, healthcare practitioners, and other licensed professionals who are convicted of dealing in synthetic cannabinoids

• Makes conforming amendments across multiple Indiana Code sections related to criminal penalties, asset forfeiture, and professional licensing discipline for synthetic cannabinoid offenses