SB 305 Summary

• Makes synthetic drugs and synthetic drug lookalike substances schedule I controlled substances effective July 1, 2014.

• Replaces previous narrow definitions of synthetic drugs with broader structural categories to catch new chemical variations ("designer drugs").

• Adds "controlled substance lookalike" definition for non-controlled substances made to appear or intended to cause intoxication like controlled drugs.

• Updates criminal penalties for dealing in controlled substances and controlled substance lookalikes, with increased felony levels based on amount and circumstances.

• Authorizes courts to recommend suspension of retail merchant certificates for one year (criminal conviction) or six months (infraction) for sale violations, with enforcement by the Department of State Revenue.