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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Crossed Over
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), entitled "An act relating to the manufacture, sale and possession of controlled substances, other drugs, devices and cosmetics; conferring powers on the courts and the secretary and Department of Health, and a newly created Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board; establishing schedules of controlled substances; providing penalties; requiring registration of persons engaged in the drug trade and for the revocation or suspension of certain licenses and registrations; and repealing an act," further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to further regulate the operation of clinics or establishments that provide drug paraphernalia and knowingly allow people to use controlled substances on the premises. The bill grants the district attorneys and the state Attorney General the authority to investigate and prosecute violations of this provision, and imposes criminal penalties of up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $2 million for violations. The bill also allows for civil penalties of up to $250,000. The bill exempts the provision of space for the use of medical marijuana and the prescribing or dispensing of controlled substances by practitioners.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Tina Tartaglione (D)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/02/2023)
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