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Senate committee amends bill to create screening process for recreationally sold substances; questions raised on scope and costs
Summary
A Senate committee amended and reported Senate Bill 2354 to establish a screening program for recreationally used or abused products sold at retail; members sought clarity on scope, testing fees and implementation, and the committee added a reverse repealer amendment.
A Senate committee on Wednesday amended and reported Senate Bill 2354, a bill that would create a screening program for recreationally used or abused substances sold in retail outlets, and referred it out of committee after lawmakers added a reverse-repealer amendment and discussed implementation concerns.
The committee chair said the bill was recommended by medical providers and aims to screen certain products being sold in convenience stores and similar retailers. The chair noted some of these products have been linked to adverse reactions and that local law enforcement has…
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