S. 1211 · 110th Congress

Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2007

Stage
Reported from committee
Introduced
2007-04-25
Latest action
2008-07-29 · Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Summary

Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2008 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it unlawful for any adult (at least 18 years of age) to knowingly and intentionally manufacture, create, distribute, or dispense, or to possess with such intent, a Schedule I or II controlled substance that is: (1) combined with a candy product; (2) marketed or packaged to appear similar to a candy product; or (3) modified by flavoring or coloring with the intent to distribute, dispense, or sell it to a person under 21 years of age. Imposes enhanced criminal penalties and a one-year minimum sentence for violations. Exempts any controlled substance that has been approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the drug approval process or that has been altered at the direction of a medical practitioner for a legitimate medical purpose.