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OK SB990
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act by clarifying the Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control's authority and terminology.
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Grants the Director power to seek court injunctions to prohibit commercial sale of specific unscheduled chemicals/substances if evidence shows current or imminent danger to public health and a pattern of abuse.
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Injunctions granted under this authority expire automatically at the next regular legislative session unless the Legislature takes action to schedule the substance as a controlled dangerous substance.
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Requires the Director to provide at least 30 days' notice before any hearing and mandates publication in newspapers and posting on the bureau's website before seeking an injunction.
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Legislation becomes effective July 1, 2012, with emergency provisions allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; modifying definitions; modifying powers of director; providing exclusions. Effective date. Emergency.
Public Safety
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
3/19/2012