An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to change the penalty for a specific violation of the law. Currently, the violation is classified as a misdemeanor with potential jail time or a fine, but this legislation would reduce it to a summary offense punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a fine of $500. The change directly affects individuals who commit the prohibited act outlined in clause (31) of the act's subsection (a). The bill is set to take effect 60 days after it is passed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2024
Last action May 14, 2024
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Committee
1
May 14, 2024
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Schemel
RRepublican
Co
Barry Jozwiak
RRepublican
Co
Kathy Rapp
RRepublican
Co
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
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