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House debate spotlights bills to add lead acetate and methylamine to Utah precursor law
Summary
Representatives discussed amendments to precursor-chemical statutes, with Rep. Wellington arguing the measures target illegal manufacture and citing an Oregon report; procedural motions returned related Senate bills to the Senate for further consideration.
Representatives spent a substantial portion of the session debating amendments intended to broaden Utah's list of precursor chemicals used in illegal drug manufacture. Representative Wellington told members the measures would add substances such as lead acetate and methylamine to the state's precursor list and said the change is targeted at illicit operations, not legitimate manufacturers.
Wellington cited an out-of-state report, saying it criticized Utah's prior omission of some chemicals and asked the House to consider the addition. "Again,…
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