(3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide)

 

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

2ER16-1Addition of U-47700 (3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide)

To Schedule I, Subsection 893.03(1)(a), F.S.

SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE:

In written findings published on the date this emergency rule was filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, Attorney General Bondi has found that there is a need to immediately place the above-mentioned substance classifiable as a synthetic opioid under Schedule I, Subsection 893.03(1)(a), F.S., in order to curtail their abuse by Florida’s children, young adults, and others. These circumstances present an immediate and imminent hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare which requires emergency action. In addition, the Attorney General has found that the above-mentioned compounds meet the statutory criteria for placement as a controlled substance in Schedule I, Subsection 893.03(1)(a), F.S.

REASONS FOR CONCLUDING THAT THE PROCEDURE USED IS FAIR UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES:

The above-mentioned compound presents an immediate and imminent hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare which requires emergency action. The Attorney General will ask the Florida Legislature to memorialize this action through legislation in its 2017 legislative session. A copy of the Attorney General’s findings in support of this emergency rule may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Attorney General, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050; [phone].

SUMMARY OF THE RULE: The proposed emergency rule adds U-47700 (3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide) to Schedule I, Subsection 893.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS: Andrew J. Benard, Assistant Deputy Attorney General and Special Counsel, Department of Legal Affairs, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE EMERGENCY RULE IS:

 

2ER16-1 Addition of U-47700 (3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide)

To Schedule I, Subsection 893.03(1)(a), F.S.

(1) Under the authority of Section 893.035, F.S., the following substance is hereby added to Schedule I, subsection 893.03(1)(a), F.S.: U-47700 (3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide).

(2) All provisions of Chapter 893, F.S., applicable to controlled substances listed in Schedule I shall be applicable to the substance listed in subsections (1) above.

Rulemaking Authority: 893.035 FS. Law Implemented: 893.035 FS. History – New.

 

THIS RULE TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON BEING FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNLESS A LATER TIME AND DATE IS SPECIFIED IN THE RULE.