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HB 174 Original 2015 Regular Session LeBas
Abstract: Adds certain substances to Schedules I and IV.
Present law provides for the designation of controlled dangerous substances into Schedules I, II, III,
IV, and V based upon the substances' potential for addiction and abuse.
Proposed law adds two substances to Schedule I (including mitragynine) and two substances to
Schedule IV.
Present law provides for the crime of unlawful distribution of products containing Mitragyna
speciosa to a minor.
Proposed law repeals this provision of present law.
Present law provides that hydrocodone is a Schedule II drug, but is a Schedule III drug when found
in combination with other substances.
Proposed law repeals the Schedule III classification for hydrocodone combination products to make
La. law consistent with federal scheduling classifications.
(Adds R.S. 40:964(Schedule I)(G), (Schedule IV)(A)(3) and (B)(45.5); Repeals R.S.
40:964(Schedule III)(D)(1)(c) and (d) and R.S. 40:989.3)