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2012 Senate Bill 1082: Ban “synthetic cannabinoids”
Public Act 183 of 2012
Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand R-Lowell on April 16, 2012
To include “synthetic cannabinoids” and related substances in the “schedule 1” controlled substances list, meaning they would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. Also, to prohibit selling a product that previously contained an ingredient designated as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, knowing that it no longer contains that ingredient, without disclosing that the product no longer contains the ingredient. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on April 16, 2012
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 24, 2012
Reported in the Senate on May 16, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on May 30, 2012
To adopt a version of the bill that does not contain the synthetic cannabinoids provision.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 30, 2012
Amendment offered by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand R-Lowell on May 31, 2012
To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2012.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 31, 2012
To prohibit selling a product that previously contained an ingredient designated as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, knowing that it no longer contains that ingredient, without disclosing that the product no longer contains the ingredient.
Received in the House on May 31, 2012
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on May 31, 2012
Reported in the House on June 5, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on June 7, 2012
The substitute failed by voice vote in the House on June 7, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. John Walsh R-Livonia on June 7, 2012
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on June 7, 2012
Received in the Senate on June 12, 2012
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 19, 2012