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New Law on K2 and other Synthetic Drugs
Tennessee has started to crack down on K2 and other synthetic drugs that were commonly sold over the counter at tobacco and convenience stores state-wide. As of July 1, 2012 the amended law makes it illegal to possess, produce, or distribute any forms of these synthetic drugs. Tennessee legislature has made it a felony to produce any form of K2, synthetic marijuana, bath salts or other designer drugs for production, manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to produce, or distributes the synthetic cannabinoids. Also, the bill states that stores selling these synthetic drugs can be padlocked as public nuisances. As enacted, it is Class E felony for manufacturing or selling an imitation controlled substance and the Class A misdemeanor for ingesting an imitation controlled substance and possessing an imitation controlled substance for the purpose of ingesting it. A Class E Felony is a serious offense and carries jail time along with up to a $5,000.00 fine. Class A Misdemeanor is punishable by 11 months 29 days in jail and up to a $2,500.00 fine. If you or anyone you know have been charged with possessing, producing, or distributing these synthetic drugs please contact Attorney Don Himmelberg.
Commonly known names of synthetic drugs: Nightmare Herbal Incense, Purple Diesel, Bang Bang, Cloud 9 Mad Hatter, Skywalker Herbal Potpourri XXXX-tra Intense Blend, Charlie Edition, Diablo, 7H Kush, 7H Hydro and K4 Lou.
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