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OK SB188

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Susan Paddack

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

Bill Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's controlled dangerous substances law to replace references to "this act" with "the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act" for clarity and standardization.

  • Grants the Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control authority to seek emergency injunctions prohibiting the commercial sale of specific unscheduled chemicals or substances if there is demonstrated danger to public health and a history of abuse or clandestine distribution.

  • Establishes a 30-day notice requirement and hearing process before an injunction can be issued, with public notice in newspapers and posting on the Bureau's website.

  • Limits injunctions to expire at the end of the next regular legislative session unless the Legislature acts to schedule the substance; prevents renewal of expired injunctions and prohibits re-injunction if the Legislature declines to approve scheduling.

  • Effective November 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Controlled dangerous substances; modifying powers of OBNDD director; providing for emergency injunction. Effective date.

Public Safety

Last Action

coauthored by Derby (principal House author)

2/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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