Local Synthetic Drug Law Passes
County Commissioner Les Miller, in speaking in favor of the ordinance, said it was time for Hillsborough to do something to stop the drugs that are “killing our kids. This will hopefully deter (them).”
Anyone caught selling, possessing, displaying or manufacturing synthetic drugs in Hillsborough County now faces a first-time fine of up to $500 per individually wrapped package. Hillsborough Commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 20 to approve a local law that outlaws synthetic drugs, including K2, Spice and bath salts. County Commissioner Les Miller, in speaking in favor of the ordinance, said it was time for Hillsborough to do something to stop the drugs that are “killing our kids. This will hopefully deter (them).” Miller said the new law specifically targets stores that sell the often colorful packages of chemical drugs and also those who manufacture them. “(We’re) hitting them in the pocket,” Miller said. Commissioner Sandra Murman …
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Jason
12:58 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Another new battle in the neverending "War on Drugs". Everytime in our country's history that they have banned drugs, the banned drugs always become more popular after becoming illegal. Hopefully, the comission will pair this action with increased funding for prevention programs as well as for treatment programs for the people who are already strung out. I'm not holding my breath for that though. more ›