HB697 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Locy BakerJames O. GordonRalph HowardYvonne KennedyJack WilliamsAlan BootheGeorge “Tootie” Bandy

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Drugs, chemical compounds HU-210, JWH-018, JWH-073, and salvia divinorum or salvinorum A, possession prohibited, penalties (2010-20801)

Summary

HB697 makes possession of HU-210, JWH-018, JWH-073, and Salvia divinorum or salvinorum A illegal in Alabama, with penalties like other drug offenses, taking effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and signed.

What This Bill Does

It criminalizes possession of the listed synthetic cannabinoids and Salvia divinorum/salvinorum A, including all parts, seeds, extracts, salts, derivatives, mixtures, and preparations. A violation carries the same penalties as Alabama's other controlled-substance offenses (the penalties in Sections 13A-12-213 and 13A-12-214). The bill is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it creates or amends a crime, not just adds a new regulation. The law becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who possess HU-210, JWH-018, JWH-073, or Salvia divinorum/salvinorum A would be committing a crime and could face drug-offense penalties.
• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts would enforce the new offense and apply the existing penalty structure.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits possession of HU-210, JWH-018, JWH-073, and Salvia divinorum or salvinorum A, including all parts of the plant, seeds, extracts, and any salts, derivatives, mixtures, or preparations.
• Violations carry the same penalties as Sections 13A-12-213 and 13A-12-214 of the Alabama Code.
• Exempts this bill from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it creates or amends a crime.
• Effective date is the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's signature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Controlled Substances