HOUSE FILE 2252

BY  KRESSIG and BAUDLER

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the possession of certain substances with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance, and providing a penalty.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 124.401, subsection 4, Code Supplement 2011, is amended by adding the following new paragraphs:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  o.  Ammonium sulfate.
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  p.  Ammonium nitrate.
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  q.  Sodium hydroxide.
EXPLANATION
   This bill relates to the possession of certain substances with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance. 
   Under the bill, it is illegal for any unauthorized person to possess ammonium sulfate (commonly used in tree fertilizer spikes), ammonium nitrate, or sodium hydroxide (lye) with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance. 
   A person who violates the bill commits a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $750 but not more than $7,500.