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A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to suppress the diversion and trafficking of chemicals utilized in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 14, 1988 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 3, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 18, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Apr 14, 1988
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Apr 14, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 14, 1988
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the manufacture, distribution, importation, and exportation of Phenyl acetone, Phenyl-2-propanone, Methylamine, and Ether (chemicals utilized in the manufacture of methamphetamine). Prohibits the distribution or exportation of such chemicals unless the recipient provides a certification of lawful use and proper identification.

Establishes exemptions from such requirements: (1) for the distribution of such chemicals between agents or employees within a single facility; (2) for the delivery of such chemicals to or by common carriers; and (3) where the drug products containing such chemicals are lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Establishes, with respect to such chemicals: (1) an import-export permit requirement; and (2) a declaration requirement.

States that any person convicted of certain Controlled Substances Act violations relating to the receipt of such chemicals shall be enjoined from conducting business activities with such chemicals for a minimum of ten years.

What's happening now May 3, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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