I didn't know a thing about synthetic cannabis (weed)
I would think that the LSU staff made the guys know the deal with this stuff. If this is their 2nd hit on this stuff if I was the coach I am not sure I would not throw them off the team but I am not the coach and I will allow CLM to do his thing.
still going fishing
Louisiana’s New Synthetic Marijuana Law: An Analysis | Criminal Activity: Thoughts on a Life of Crime from NOLA Criminal Law
The new synthetic cannabis law![[IMG]](http://nolacriminallaw.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/imgres1-300x152.jpg)
Certain forms of synthetic marijuana, many sold over-the-counter in convenience stores and head shops with names like “Mojo,” “Spice,” “K2″ and “Voodoo,” have been illegal in Louisiana since August 15, 2010.
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Simple possession of the synthetic marijuana can result in a fine of up to $500, 6 months in jail or both for a first conviction; up to a $2,000 fine, a maximum of 5 years in prison or both for a second conviction; and up to a $5,000 fine, 20 years in jail or both for subsequent convictions.
Conviction for possession with the intent to distribute the synthetic marijuana can result in a fine of up to $50,000 and from 5 to 30 years in jail.
The new law also makes it a crime to possess or use certain listed prohibited plant substances to create the synthetic marijuana. Those convicted of possessing the prohibited plant substances can face up to 6 months in prison, be fined up to $500, or both. Individuals convicted of knowingly using the prohibited plant substances to make synthetic marijuana products can face up to 5 years in jail or be fined up to $10,000.
What is synthetic marijuana?
Synthetic marijuana is a herbal and chemical product which mimics the effects of natural marijuana when smoked. It is produced by combining legal plant materials with chemicals (aka,
synthetic cannabinoids) designed specifically to produce marijuana-like effects on the human brain. There are a variety of synthetic chemicals that have been developed to mimic the effects of cannabis. They all have lengthy chemical names, but also go by abreviated names like JWH-018, CP 47,497 and HU-210. Both the plant materials and the synthetic cannabinoids had been legal and unregulated until recently.
What does the new law ban?
Beginning on August 15, 2010, Louisiana made the following synthetic cannabinoids illegal:
- 2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-5-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)phenol {also known as CP 47,497 and its C6, C7, C8, and C9 homologues}
- (6aR,10aR)-9-(hydroxymethyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)- 6a,7,10,10a-tetrahydrobenzo [c]chromen-1-ol {also known as HU-210}
- Naphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)methanone {also known as 1- Pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole or JWH-018}
- Naphthalen-1-yl-(1-butylindol-3-yl)methanone {also known as 1-Butyl- 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole or JWH-073}
The law also bans the possession or sale of any of a long list of prohibited plant substances when they are prepared in such a way as to be snorted, smoked or burned in any way (see the list in the attached
link to the new law).
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