Purpose


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 compounds commonly known as “bath salts” under Schedule I, subsection 893.03(1)(c), F.S., in order to curtail the abuse of “bath salts” by Florida’s children and young adults. 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)(c), F.S.