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MS HB1231

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sam Mims

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds multiple hallucinogenic substances to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, including synthetic cannabinoids, NBOMe compounds, and various tryptamines and phenethylamines.

  • Exempts cannabidiol (CBD) products containing more than 15% CBD or at least 50 milligrams per milliliter with no more than 0.5% THC from Schedule I control.

  • Establishes "Harper Grace's Law," a pilot program allowing licensed Mississippi physicians to prescribe CBD oil to patients with debilitating epileptic conditions, obtained only through University of Mississippi entities and requiring hold-harmless agreements.

  • Adds Lorcaserin to Schedule IV depressants.

  • Revises administrative property forfeiture procedures by removing the option to post notices on a state government forfeiture website for properties under $10,000 and extends the repeal date of forfeiture procedures from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Controlled substance law; add certain drugs to Schedules I & IV.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy2/14/2014
Judiciary A1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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