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House amends precursor-control bill, delays possession rule and circled for further work
Summary
The House amended HB81 to add three methamphetamine precursors (iodine >1.5%, red phosphorus and anhydrous ammonia), delayed the possession restriction for tincture of iodine by one year, and circled the bill for further work after members raised livestock-supply concerns.
Representative Tyler, sponsor of House Bill 81, told the House that the bill adds three chemical precursors commonly used in illegal methamphetamine manufacture — iodine solutions above 1.5% by weight, red phosphorus and anhydrous ammonia — and includes targeted exemptions to protect legitimate users. He said the bill "adds 3 precursors" and that the possession rule for tincture of iodine "will not take effect until 1 year later."
The delay and technical amendments were adopted as Representative Tyler described them as needed to protect ‘‘legitimate users’’ such as dairy operations that use lower-concentration iodine for disinfecting udders and…
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