Bill > H710

This bill aims to update the Massachusetts law regarding synthetic drugs. It makes the following key changes: 1. It replaces the term "controlled substance analogue" with "synthetic drug" in the law. 2. It removes the existing definition of "controlled substance analogue" and adds a new definition for "synthetic drug" that encompasses various types of synthetic compounds with properties and effects similar to known hallucinogens or narcotics. 3. It expands the "CLASS D" category of controlled substances to include specific structural groups and compounds that are considered synthetic drugs. 4. It requires public notice of these changes to be posted on the websites of the Department of Public Health and the Office of the Attorney General for 180 days before the law takes effect. The overall goal is to update the state's controlled substances laws to better address the evolving landscape of synthetic drugs and provide more clarity and specificity in defining and regulating these substances.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H710