PA House OKs bath salts chemicals ban

From The Times Leader:

The state House of Representatives on Monday voted unanimously for a bill that would ban chemicals in bath salts, salvia divinorum and synthetic marijuana.

Concentrated bath salts contain a chemical known as MDPV, which can mimic the effects of cocaine and methamphetamine. Police throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania have said in recent weeks that crime by users high on the now-legal substance is on the increase.

MDPV has been banned in Louisiana and Florida.

The bill would ban salvia divinorum, a psychoactive drug that can produce hallucinations, and prohibit the sale of synthetic marijuana.

Lawmakers voted 195-0 in favor of the measure.

Posted: 4/5/2011 9:09:00 AM

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