“The
Assembly passed legislation I supported to get man-made marijuana off the
streets. No matter how it is labeled or marketed, synthetic marijuana is every
bit as dangerous and addictive as other controlled substances and should be
regulated in the same way. Manufacturers and vendors should not be able to undermine
our laws simply because of a labeling loophole.
“Synthetic
marijuana’s ‘legal’ status led to widespread availability, endangering many of
our teens. Though the state Department of Health’s recent ban of its sale was a
great start to protecting our community, the consequences of violating the
order are not strong enough. This legislation will mean criminal penalties for
the sale, distribution and possession of synthetic marijuana that match the
threat it poses to our community.”
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