H3211
Type: B Origin: House South Carolina Comments: 0

Controlled Substances

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The Controlled Substances Act is a federal bill that aims to regulate and classify drugs and substances based on their potential for abuse and medical value. It establishes schedules for controlled substances, with Schedule I including drugs like heroin that have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, while Schedule V includes substances with lower abuse potential and recognized medical benefits. The Act also outlines regulations for the manufacture, distribution, and possession of controlled substances, as well as penalties for violations. Its main provisions include setting criteria for scheduling drugs, establishing registration requirements for those handling controlled substances, and providing authority to enforce drug laws. The bill has significant impacts on drug policy, law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking, healthcare practices related to prescribing controlled substances, and public health initiatives aimed at combating substance abuse.

Bill Activity

  • 2022-12-08: Prefiled

  • 2022-12-08: Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  • 2023-01-10: Introduced and read first time

  • 2023-01-10: Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Issaquah, WA Ratings
C
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B

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