H.E.A. 1019, P.L. 8 Effective: July 1, 2017 Adds the substance U-47700 to the Schedule I list of synthetic drugs. Adds Etizolam to Schedule I. Adds the chemical description of buphedrone. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1019 … [Read more...] about Controlled substances
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Adulterant and synthetic urine ban
H.E.A. 1104, P.L. 134 Effective: July 1, 2017 Defines "adulterant" and "synthetic urine". Provides distributing synthetic urine or an adulterant with the intent to assist a person in defrauding a drug screen is a misdemeanor. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1104 … [Read more...] about Adulterant and synthetic urine ban
Cannabidiol and treatment resistant epilepsy
H.E.A. 1148, P.L. 188 Effective: April 26, 2017 Defines "cannabidiol" and "substance containing cannabidiol" and establishes a cannabidiol registry for certain persons for the use of a substance containing cannabidiol in the treatment of an individual with treatment resistant epilepsy. Requires the State Department of Health to maintain the registry. Provides that the offense of … [Read more...] about Cannabidiol and treatment resistant epilepsy
Criminal offenses
H.E.A. 1406, P.L. 252 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures or finances the manufacture of methamphetamine commits manufacturing methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony. Specifies circumstances under which the crime is a Level 3 or Level 2 felony. Provides that the crime of strangulation includes application of pressure to a victim's … [Read more...] about Criminal offenses
Pharmacies and pharmacists
H.E.A. 1540, P.L. 202 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that the taking of a controlled substance from: (1) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (2) a pharmacy; is robbery, a Level 4 felony. Provides that: (1) the use of a deadly weapon; or (2) causing bodily injury to any person other than the defendant; during the robbery of: (A) a pharmacist acting in an official … [Read more...] about Pharmacies and pharmacists