A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions.
Dec 23, 2024
Dec 23, 2024
Summary
Corrects a numbering mistake in the list of definitions within the Controlled Substances Act to make the law easier to read and understand.
What problem does this solve?
The Controlled Substances Act had a mistake where two different definitions were both labeled as paragraph (57), which could cause confusion. This law fixes the mistake by renumbering the paragraphs correctly so each definition has its own unique number.
Who does this affect?
- Legal professionals
- Judges
- Legislative staff
What does this law do?
Corrects a duplicate number
Fixes an error where two definitions were numbered as (57) by changing the second one, for 'serious drug felony', to paragraph (58).
Renumbers a definition
Changes the number of an existing definition from paragraph (58) to paragraph (59) to make space for the corrected definition.
What is the real world impact?
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Ensures legal clarity and accuracy
Corrects a simple numbering mistake in a previous law. This makes the law easier to read and apply correctly, preventing any confusion that could arise from the error.
When does this start?
This change becomes effective on December 23, 2024.