Cannabinoids, synthetic; penalties for possession, sale, etc. (SB1373)
Introduced By
Sen. William Wampler (R-Bristol)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Penalties for possession, sale, gift, or distribution of or possession with intent to sell, give, or distribute synthetic cannabinoids. Creates a new category for synthetic cannabinoids as a series of controlled substances listed in Schedule I ( 54.1-3446) of the Drug Control Act ( 54.1-3400 et seq.). Notwithstanding the provisions regarding punishment for possession and distribution of controlled substances listed in Schedule I, punishment for possession and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids is largely in accord with the provisions for actual marijuana. However, except where synthetic cannabinoids is specifically exempted, it will fall under provisions in the Virginia Code that refer to controlled substances. The bill has an emergency clause. Read the Bill »
Status
01/26/2011: Merged into SB745
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2011 | Presented and ordered printed with emergency clause 11103923D |
01/13/2011 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/19/2011 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
01/19/2011 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1373) |
01/26/2011 | Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB745-Herring) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |