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House approves broad revisions to controlled‑substance law, adds 'drug king' provision
Utah House of Representatives · February 4, 1997
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Summary
House passed Substitute House Bill 21, revising sentencing provisions, adding analog‑drug definitions, excluding OTC meds from controlled‑substance definitions, and creating a 'drug king' offense with enhanced penalties for supervising distribution; vote was 68–0.
Representative Neil B. Hendrickson told the House that Substitute House Bill 21 was developed over a year with input from the Sentencing Commission, prosecutors and the Utah Substance Abuse Anti‑Violence Council and revises several controlled‑substance provisions.
"This bill repeals mandatory…
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