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ND SB2059

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of marijuana to explicitly exclude FDA-approved prescription drugs derived from cannabis, in addition to existing exclusions for hemp, mature plant stalks, and sterilized seeds.

  • Adds numerous synthetic cannabinoids, fentanyl derivatives, and designer drugs to Schedule I controlled substances, including specific examples like JWH compounds and various fentanyl analogs.

  • Adds depressant substances (Clonazolam, Etizolam, Flualprazolam, Flubromazepam, Flubromazolam, Adinazolam) to Schedule I.

  • Expands Schedule II and IV depressant and stimulant drug listings with new substances including Brexanolone, Lemborexant, and various benzodiazepam compounds.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure, indicating immediate implementation of these controlled substance scheduling changes.

Legislative Description

The definition of marijuana and the scheduling of controlled substances; and to declare an emergency.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 04/16

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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