Bill > S450

This bill updates North Carolina's Controlled Substances Act by expanding the list of regulated opioids, fentanyl derivatives, and synthetic drugs. Specifically, the bill adds numerous new chemical compounds to the state's controlled substances schedule, including multiple new opioid and fentanyl-related derivatives such as AP-237, various U-47700 variants, and Nitazene derivatives. The bill introduces a detailed definition for Nitazene derivatives, a class of synthetic opioids, and expands the classification of synthetic cannabinoids by adding new structural variations and potential molecular modifications. Additionally, the bill makes several minor technical corrections to chemical names and terminology, such as correcting the spelling of substances like Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone and Mesterolone. The legislation is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, reflecting an ongoing effort to combat the evolving landscape of synthetic and potentially dangerous drugs by updating legal definitions and controlled substance regulations.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S450