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MA H1478

MA H1478
Relative to synthetic marijuana and other dangerous chemical compounds


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to classify synthetic marijuana and other dangerous chemical compounds as class C controlled substances. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing law to classify certain dangerous chemical compounds, specifically those that act as "Cannabimimetic Agents" (substances that mimic the effects of cannabis by interacting with cannabinoid receptors, like the CB1 receptor) and fall into specific structural classes, as Class C controlled substances. This means these substances, which include various synthetic marijuana compounds described by their chemical structures, would be subject to the same legal controls and penalties as other Class C drugs, reflecting a legislative effort to address the proliferation and potential harm of these novel psychoactive substances.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4310 (on 05/19/2016)

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