S 661 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide a criminal penalty for robbery of a controlled substance and to establish a commission to make recommendations with respect to the Federal effort to curb pharmacy related crimes.

Introduced 1981-03-10· Sponsored by Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]· 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: Subcommittee on Criminal Law. Hearings held.(1982-06-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for taking or attempting to take by force and violence or intimidation a controlled substance from a pharmacy. Establishes mandatory terms of imprisonment if any person's life is endangered by use of a dangerous weapon or if any person is assaulted, killed, or forced without his consent to accompany the offender during commission of the offense. Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (through the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration) to meet regularly with the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners to assure successful enforcement of such offenses. Requires the Department of Justice to include pharmacy crime data in its annual Uniform Crime Reports. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.…

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