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OH HB544

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Adams

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Adds three synthetic cannabinoids (1-Pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole, 1-Butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole, and HU-210) to Ohio's Schedule I controlled substances list.

  • Prohibits possession of these synthetic cannabinoids ("Spice"), with possession being a minor misdemeanor offense.

  • Prohibits trafficking in Spice, with penalties ranging from fifth-degree felony to fourth-degree felony depending on offense circumstances.

  • Treats violations involving Spice the same as marihuana violations under the "corrupting another with drugs" offense, with penalties ranging from fourth-degree to third-degree felony.

  • Updates statutes 2925.02, 2925.03, 2925.11, and 3719.41 to incorporate these synthetic cannabinoids into existing drug offense provisions.

Legislative Description

To add synthetic cannabinoids commonly known as K2 or Spice to the list of Schedule I controlled substances, prohibit the possession of Spice, prohibit trafficking in Spice, and provide that if Spice is the drug involved in a violation of the offense of corrupting another with drugs the penalty for the violation will be the same as if marihuana was the drug involved in the offense.

Controlled substance-synthetic cannabinoids known as K2 or Spice

Last Action

To Criminal Justice

6/2/2010

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