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MS SB3056

Bill

Status

Passed

10/8/2020

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-29-111 to automatically schedule any drug designated on the federal schedule for preventing or treating COVID-19 on the corresponding state schedule, effective from the federal designation date until the next regular legislative session amends the state schedule.

  • Removes approved cannabidiol drugs from Schedule V; specifically excludes FDA-approved cannabidiol products derived from cannabis containing no more than 0.1 percent residual tetrahydrocannabinols from state controlled substance regulations.

  • Maintains existing Schedule V classifications for narcotic drugs containing nonnarcotic active medicinal ingredients with specified dosage limits, stimulants, and depressants.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Uniform Controlled Substances Act; automatically schedule any federally-scheduled, COVID-19 drug.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

10/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules10/1/2020

Full Bill Text

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