SB57 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Controlled substances, Schedule I, salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A included, Sec. 20-2-23 am'd.

Summary

SB57 would add salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A to Alabama's Schedule I controlled substances.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would list salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A as Schedule I controlled substances in Section 20-2-23 of Alabama law. This change places these substances under the same high level of control as other Schedule I drugs. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• People who possess, sell, or distribute salvia divinorum or Salvinorin A in Alabama would be subject to Schedule I drug laws.
• Law enforcement and the state court system would enforce and apply these Schedule I controls to cases involving these substances.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 20-2-23 to add salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A to Schedule I.
• Places salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A in the hallucinogenic substances listing within Schedule I (as part of the specified Subsection 1).
• Sets the act to become effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Controlled Substances