Bill Summary for H 888 (2013-2014)

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May 14 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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House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Deletes the provisions of the 1st edition and replaces it with the following. Authorizes the Legislative Research Commission to study the illegal sale, delivery, transportation, or possession of pills, tablets, or capsules of a controlled substance that contains an opiate combined with an uncontrolled substance and that is a commercial drug with FDA approval distributed by a lawful company. Requires a report to the General Assembly by March 1, 2014. Requires the study to determine the appropriate criminal penalty. Specifies membership of the study committee. Updates the act's titles.