The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend the current definition of "narcotic drug" in Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3401 by adding several new substances to the list. Specifically, it would include butonitazene, etodesnitazene, etonitazepyne, flunitazene, isotonitazene, metodesnitazene, metonitazene, and protonitazene as recognized narcotic drugs. This addition aims to address the evolving landscape of narcotic substances and enhance the legal framework surrounding their regulation.

In addition to these insertions, the bill would also make several deletions to the existing statute, removing outdated or less relevant substances from the definition. For instance, substances such as cannabis, carfentanil, and various other drugs would be removed from the current list. The bill would also make conforming changes to ensure consistency within the statute, and it is set to take effect on the general effective date. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the legal classification of narcotic drugs in Arizona to better reflect current drug trends and public health concerns.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3401
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-3401