Fentanyl Control Extension: New Rules for Substance Evaluation and Classification
This act extends temporary controls on fentanyl-related substances for two years. It introduces new procedures for the scientific and medical evaluation of these substances, which may lead to their removal from schedules or reclassification if found to have lower abuse potential. The act also requires notifying individuals accused or convicted of offenses involving a substance if its classification changes.
Key points
Temporary controls on fentanyl-related substances are extended for two years after the date of enactment.
The Attorney General must create synthetic compounds of encountered substances for scientific evaluation by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Substances may be removed from Schedule I or rescheduled to Schedule III, IV, or V based on evaluations of their abuse potential.
The Attorney General is required to notify individuals with pending prosecutions or convictions involving a substance that is subsequently removed or rescheduled.
$50 million is authorized for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 for the evaluation of fentanyl-related substances.
Status:
Expired
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