HSB 546 (LSB 5176DP (3) 85)

SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BILL)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the possession of precursor substances used to manufacture controlled substances, and providing penalties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 124.401, subsection 4, Code 2014, is amended by adding the following new paragraphs:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  o.  Sodium hydroxide.
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  p.  Ammonia nitrate.
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  q.  Ammonia sulfate.
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  r.  Light or medium petroleum distillates.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with

the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to the possession of precursor substances used to manufacture controlled substances.
   Under the bill, a person commits a class “D” felony if the person possesses sodium hydroxide, ammonia nitrate, ammonia sulfate, or light or medium petroleum distillates, with the intent that such substance be used to manufacture a controlled substance. 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.
   A person who possesses a substance in violation of the bill also commits child endangerment under Code section 726.6 if children are present during the violation.