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OH HB64
Bill
Status
10/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Christina Hagan
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AI Summary
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Adds five synthetic cannabinoids (JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP-47,497, and CP-47,497 C8 homologue), commonly known as K2 or Spice, to Schedule I controlled substances with penalties for possession as a minor misdemeanor and trafficking as a felony of the fifth degree.
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Adds six synthetic cathinone derivatives found in bath salts (methylone, MDPV, mephedrone, 4-methoxymethcathinone, 4-fluoromethcathinone, and 3-fluoromethcathinone) to Schedule I controlled substances.
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Defines "controlled substance analog" as a substance with chemical structure substantially similar to Schedule I or II controlled substances and similar psychoactive effects, treating such analogs as Schedule I controlled substances intended for human consumption.
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Establishes that penalties for corrupting another with drugs using synthetic cannabinoids match those for marihuana offenses instead of other Schedule I drugs.
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Designates residential and familial information of probation officers and bailiffs as non-public records, adding them to existing protections already extended to peace officers, parole officers, and other law enforcement personnel.
Legislative Description
To add synthetic cannabinoids commonly known as K2 or Spice to the list of Schedule I controlled substances, to prohibit the possession of Spice, to prohibit trafficking in Spice, to 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, to add six synthetic derivatives of cathinone that have been found in bath salts to the list of Schedule I controlled substances, to define a "controlled substance analog" for purposes of the Controlled Substances Law, and to treat controlled substance analogs as Schedule I controlled substances, and to specify that the residential and familial information of probation officers and bailiffs is not a public record.
Synthetic cannabinoid K2 or Spice-add to Schedule I controlled substances
Last Action
Effective Date
10/17/2011