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IN HR0044
Resolution
Status
4/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Matt Pierce
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AI Summary
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Directs the Indiana Legislative Council to conduct a summer study on the sale and distribution of MDPV products packaged and advertised as "bath salts" in Indiana
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Focuses study on risks that MDPV poses to public health, law enforcement, and public safety
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Notes that MDPV is legally sold in Indiana stores and is designed to mimic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine, causing increased heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety, paranoia, and delusions
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References 15 reported abuse cases in 8 Indiana counties during the year and notes other states have already moved to study and control bath salt sales
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Cites Indiana's previous regulatory action on synthetic cannabinoids ("spice") as precedent for controlling similar legal substances with abuse potential
Legislative Description
Urging Legislative Council to study abuse of methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV).
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
4/15/2011