A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to create new penalties for the use of children in the distribution of controlled substances and for the manufacturing with the intent to distribute, the possession with intent to distribute, or the distribution of designer drugs, and for other purposes.
Drug Enforcement Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish criminal penalties for using an individual under the age of 18 to distribute controlled substances. Provides that any individual convicted of such an offense shall not be eligible for parole until the minimum sentence has been served.
Establishes criminal penalties for the manufacture, distribution, or possession of an unregulated drug which has a chemical structure or effect which is substantially similar to that of a controlled substance.
Directs the Attorney General to study and recommend methods to control the diversion of legitimate precursor and essential chemicals to the production of illegal drugs. Requires the Attorney General to report all findings to the Congress.
Became Public Law No: 99-570.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
See H.R.5484.
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