HR 9879
SIMSA Act of 2024
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The SIMSA Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the regulation of controlled substance analogues by clarifying how they are to be treated under the Controlled Substances Act. Specifically, it establishes a new ‘Schedule A’ for substances that are imported or offered for import and meet certain criteria, including structural similarity to controlled substances and a similar effect on the nervous system. The bill also provides for temporary and permanent scheduling of substances added to Schedule A, outlines penalties for violations, and addresses false labeling of controlled substances. Finally, it includes provisions for registration requirements and a review of sentencing guidelines for offenses involving these substances.
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