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1998 SESSION

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SB 127 Drug Control Act; penalty for violations.

Introduced by: Jane H. Woods | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Violations of the Drug Control Act; penalties. Increases the penalty for second and subsequent controlled substance violations involving Schedule III drugs from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony. First offenses involving Schedule III drugs and any violation involving Schedules IV and V drugs and imitation controlled substances which mimic Schedules III, IV or V drugs remain Class 1 misdemeanors as established in the current law. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee to Study the Commonwealth's Current Laws and Policies Related to Chronic, Acute & Cancer Pain Management.

FULL TEXT

• 01/14/98  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 986789760  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/14/98  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 986789760
• 01/14/98  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/20/98  Senate: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: Criminal Law/Procedure
• 02/04/98  Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice w/amd. (13-Y 0-N)
• 02/04/98  Senate: Rereferred to Finance
• 02/12/98  Senate: Continued to 1999 in Finance by voice vote