Drug-Related Legislation that Passed this Session

Senate Bill 6233 - Effective 3/26/02 

As a result of the passage of this legislation, it is now unlawful for any person to possess ephedrine or any of its salts or isomers or salts of isomers, pseudoephedrine or any of its salts or isomers or salts of isomers, pressurized ammonia gas, or pressurized ammonia gas solution with intent to manufacture methamphetamine. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a crime and may be imprisoned up to ten years, fined up to twenty-five thousand dollars, or both.

House Bill 2338 - Effective 6/13/02

This legislation reduces prison sentences for non-violent drug offenders and uses treatment programs as an alternative.

New on M-Files

There are currently 12 adult and 4 juvenile drug court programs operating in our state. Each court is profiled on this site.
Drug Courts

New Web Sites

Institute for a Drug Free Workplace
www.drugfreeworkplace.org

The Institute For A Drug Free Workplace is dedicated to educating employers, employees, state and federal legislators, and the public at large about: (1) the dangers of substance abuse, especially the abuse of illicit drugs; (2) the impact of such abuse on the workplace; (3) the most appropriate, effective, and legally accepted means for employers to address their substance abuse in the workplace problems; (4) the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees; (5) the status of legislative, regulatory, and legal developments at both the state and federal levels; and (6) the very legitimate and necessary - role of employers in our national effort to combat drug abuse.

King County's New Meth Lab Clean Up Web Pages
www.Metrokc.gov/health/scripts/methlab.cfm

These pages offer information about the health dangers that mehtamphetamine (meth) labs can pose to a community, and provide an opportunity for King County residents to get updates on the status of meth lab cleanups in their neighborhood.