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MS HB980

MS HB980
Controlled substances; provide automatic defense to prosecution for charge that is brought within two years of a federal declassification of.


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Introduced
01/17/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
02/03/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
Dead
Vetoed
03/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create A New Section Within Article 3, Chapter 29, Title 41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Automatic Defense To Prosecution For Any Charge That Is Brought Within Two Years Of A Federal Declassification Of A Controlled Substance That Is The Subject Of The Offense; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new section in the Mississippi Code of 1972 that provides an automatic defense to prosecution for any charge related to a controlled substance that is brought within two years of the federal declassification of that substance. The bill allows the State Health Officer to issue an order that mirrors the federal classification or declassification of a controlled substance, but this order is only effective for two years and does not apply to criminal purposes. The automatic defense would bar prosecution of any charges related to the federally declassified substance during that two-year period.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Allow Governor's Veto to Stand (on 03/17/2022)

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