5979097 Resolution 21-455, Revised Synthetics Abatement and Full Enforcement Drug Control Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2016

A RESOLUTION

                                                        

21-455

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

April 5, 2016        

 

           

To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to amend the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981 to add certain classes and substances to the list of Schedule I controlled substances.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Revised Synthetics Abatement and Full Enforcement Drug Control Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2016”.

 

            Sec. 2. (a)  The existing classification system has made it quite difficult to prosecute the possession and distribution of synthetic drugs.

(b) Prosecuting the possession and distribution of synthetic drugs is a key component in combating the public health issue evidenced by increased overdoses and related emergency medical services transports in the District.

            (c)  The Revised Synthetics Abatement and Full Enforcement Drug Control Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 will reform the existing classification system in a way that enhances the effectiveness of prosecutions for the possession and distribution of synthetic drugs.

 

            Sec. 3.  The Council of the District of Columbia determines that the circumstances enumerated in section 2 constitute emergency circumstances making it necessary that the Revised Synthetics Abatement and Full Enforcement Drug Control Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 be adopted after a single reading.

 

            Sec. 4.  This resolution shall take effect immediately.