HB 2217 Summary

• Adds 51 new synthetic cannabinoid compounds (JWH variants, AM-2201, URB compounds, etc.) to Schedule I controlled substances.

• Adds 31 new hallucinogenic and synthetic compounds to Schedule I, including synthetic cathinones (methylone, mephedrone), tryptamine derivatives, and amphetamine analogs.

• Adds Tapentadol and Lisdexamfetamine to Schedule II opiates and controlled substances.

• Changes pseudoephedrine possession limits from 9 grams to 7.2 grams per 30-day period and reduces daily purchase limit from unspecified to 3.6 grams, with 72-hour waiting periods between purchases after daily limit reached.

• Clarifies methamphetamine offender registry requirements by moving knowledge requirement language to a new subsection and directing the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to promulgate rules ensuring notice to registry subjects; effective November 1, 2013.