S 1019 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Drug Paraphernalia Prohibitions Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-04-28· Sponsored by Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism.(1981-05-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Drug Paraphernalia Prohibitions Act of 1981 - Defines "drug paraphernalia" for the purposes of this Act. Enumerates factors which the Attorney General, court, or other authority shall consider in determining whether an object is drug paraphernalia. Establishes as misdemeanors: (1) possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia in connection with a controlled substance; and (2) delivery, sale, possession with intent to deliver or sell, or manufacture with intent to deliver or sell drug paraphernalia, knowing that such drug paraphernalia will be used in connection with a controlled substance. Makes delivery of drug paraphernalia to a person under eighteen years of age a special offense. Subjects drug paraphernalia to forfeiture to the Attorney General.…

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