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OK SB237

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ritze

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's controlled substances law (63 O.S. 2001, Section 2-407.1) to expand prohibitions on inhalation and ingestion of intoxicating compounds beyond chemical inhalants to include naturally occurring substances like Datura Stramonium (Jimson weed) and Jimson weed seeds.

  • Prohibits possession, purchase, sale, or transfer of specified substances for the purpose of inducing intoxication or aiding others in violating these provisions.

  • Maintains existing exceptions for medical use under licensed physician care and legitimate manufacturing/industrial operations with State Department of Health permits.

  • Establishes criminal penalties of up to 90 days in county jail and/or a fine not exceeding $500 for violations, with each violation counted separately.

  • Requires convicted violators to pay an additional $100 special assessment trauma-care fee to the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund; effective date July 1, 2011, with emergency declaration for immediate effect.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances; Jimson weed. Effective date. Emergency.

Public Safety

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Public Safety Committee

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/17/2011
Health and Human Services2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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