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"Bath Salts" could become illegal in CO
Posted: Feb 21, 2012 4:41 AM by Kate Richards
DENVER (AP) - Selling or manufacturing synthetic drugs known as "bath salts" would be illegal in Colorado under a bill in consideration at the state Legislature.
Lawmakers will hear a proposal Tuesday that would make it a felony with a civil penalty of up to $500,000 for distributing or manufacturing bath salts. The chemicals mimic the effects of powerful drugs such as cocaine.
Several states nationwide are taking up the issue. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation last week to ban bath salts.
Last year, Colorado lawmakers passed a bill to ban chemicals used to produce synthetic marijuana, often called Spice or K2.
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