Bill Summary for H 888 (2013-2014)

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Apr 16 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 888 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 11, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THAT OFFENSE.
Intro. by Glazier.

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Amends GS 90-95(h) adding a new subdivision (4c) to govern the illegal sale, delivery, transportation, or possession of an FDA approved prescription drugconsisting ofa controlled substance containing an opiate combined with a noncontrolled substance. Provides that prescription drugs meeting this criteria aregoverned by new subdivision (4c) and by GS 90-95(b) and (d) and are not governed by GS 90-95(h)(4). Makes a conforming change to GS 90-95(h)(4). Provides that a personwho sells, delivers, or possessesless than 200 pills, tablets, or capsules of a controlled substance as described in this subdivision is not guilty of trafficking in pharmaceuticals but may be punishedunder GS 90-95(b) and (d). Provides that a person who sells, delivers, or possesses 200 or more pills, tablets, or capsules as described in this subdivision is guilty ofthe felony of trafficking in pharmaceuticals. Setsout felony classifications, sentences, and fines based on the number of pills, tablets, or capsules possessed that equal or exceed 200. Effective December 1, 2013, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.