| Rule Number: |
12P049 |
| Title: |
Regulated Drugs Rule |
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Type:
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Standard |
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Status:
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Adopted |
| Agency: |
Department of Health
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| Legal Authority: |
3 V.S.A. §§ 801(b)(11), 3003(a); and 18 V.S.A. § 4202. |
| Summary:
| This rule amendment seeks to add synthetic stimulants ("bath salts"), synthetic cannabinoids ("fake weed") and other "designer" drugs with no current legitimate human use to the regulated drugs rule. The amendment also adds language including derivatives and analogs of these compounds so that those people intentionally trying to evade the rule can not do so by making small changes in their chemical structure. Adding these substances to the rule allows for effective State enforcement of the prohibitions on their manufacture, sale, and use through the regulated drugs statute at 18 V.S.A. Chapter 84. There are exceptions in the statute for legitimate uses of regulated drugs. The amendment also alphabetizes the compounds so that the rule is easier to use. |
| Persons Affected:
| The Vermont Department of Health (VDH), including the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP) and the Medical Practice Board, the State Board of Health, the Board of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Safety, other law enforcement agencies, State's Attorneys, the defense bar, the judiciary, mental and behavioral health providers, hospital emergency departments and online and traditional retailers. |
| Economic Impact:
| It is not anticipated that the placement of these substances on Vermont's list of regulated drugs will have a significant impact on Vermont's economy. Currently these substances are sold in stores and on the internet. If Vermont bans these substances for sale to the public, the retailers would need to remove the products. |
| Posting date: |
Sep 19,2012 |
