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S. 258 (111th): Saving Kids From Dangerous Drugs Act of 2010
- Introduced:
- Jan 15, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
- Sponsor:
- Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]
- Status:
- Died (Passed Senate)
- See Instead:
- This bill was re-introduced as S. 513 (112th) on Mar 08, 2011.
The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. S. stands for Senate bill.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
7/29/2010--Passed Senate amended.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 22, 2010.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2010 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it unlawful for any adult (at least 18 years of age) to knowingly or intentionally manufacture or create, with intent to manufacture, create, distribute, or dispense, a Schedule I or II controlled substance that is:
(1) combined with a candy product;
(2) marketed or packaged to appear similar to a candy product; or
(3) modified by flavoring or coloring with the intent to distribute, dispense, or sell it to a person under 18 years of age.
Imposes enhanced criminal penalties for violations.
Exempts any controlled substance that has been approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the drug approval process or that has been altered at the direction of a medical practitioner for a legitimate medical purpose.
Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend its sentencing guidelines and policy statements to reflect the enhanced penalties provided by this Act.
House Republican Conference Summary
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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:
United States Code
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- Title 21: FOOD AND DRUGS
- Chapter 9: FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT
- Subchapter V: DRUGS AND DEVICES
- Part A: Drugs and Devices
- Section 355: New drugs
- Chapter 13: DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
- Subchapter I: CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT
- Part D: Offenses and Penalties
- Section 841: Prohibited acts A
- Title 28: JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
- Part III: COURT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 58: UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION
- Section 994: Duties of the Commission