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This bill modifies Oklahoma's laws regarding the destruction of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), primarily updating the procedures for handling and disposing of these substances. The bill removes previous requirements that mandated submitting CDS to specific locations like the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for destruction and eliminates the previous requirement that substances must be destroyed by incineration. Instead, the bill now requires that all CDS destruction must comply with federal regulations specifically outlined in 21 C.F.R. Part 1317, which provides standardized guidelines for the proper disposal of controlled substances. The legislation grants various law enforcement and government agencies, including municipal police departments, sheriff's offices, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, the authority to destroy seized controlled substances when the amount exceeds ten pounds. The bill also maintains important documentation requirements, such as photographing the substances, preparing descriptive reports, and retaining samples for potential future evidence. Additionally, the bill provides procedures for notifying defendants or suspects about substance destruction and allows them opportunities to obtain samples for independent testing. The changes aim to streamline and standardize the process of controlled substance destruction while maintaining proper legal and investigative protocols. The new law will become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb65&Session=2500