NC S724

Repeals existing G.S. 90-94(3) and creates new section G.S. 90-94.1 defining and prohibiting imitation controlled substances.

Defines "imitation controlled substance" as a pill, capsule, tablet, or substance that purports to act as a stimulant or depressant of the central nervous system, is not an actual controlled substance, and has a chemical structure derivative of or substantially similar to a controlled substance.

Makes it illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, import, export, or possess with intent to sell an imitation controlled substance; violation is a Class H felony.

Prohibits intentionally consuming, inhaling, injecting, or ingesting imitation controlled substances for purposes of intoxication or altered mental/sensory states; violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Becomes effective December 1, 2013, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.