SIFT Act: Classifying Fentanyl-Related Substances as Schedule I Controlled Drugs.
This Act aims to enhance public safety by automatically placing a wide range of fentanyl-related substances into the most restrictive drug category (Schedule I). This means stricter penalties for their manufacture, distribution, and possession, intended to curb illicit trafficking. Concurrently, the law streamlines administrative requirements for researchers studying these substances, aiming to accelerate the search for new treatments and understanding of their effects.
Key points
All substances structurally related to fentanyl are added to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, resulting in the most severe criminal penalties.
Research facilitation: Introduction of single registration for research conducted on a single campus and simplification of procedures for adding new substances to research protocols, aiming to accelerate scientific progress.
Establishment of a procedure allowing substances to be removed from Schedule I if scientific evidence shows they have no potential for abuse.
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