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DENVER—Selling or manufacturing synthetic drugs known as “bath salts” would be illegal in Colorado under a bill that received committee approval.
Senate lawmakers unanimously approved a proposal Tuesday that would make it a felony for distributing or manufacturing bath salts and carry a civil penalty of up to $500,000. The chemicals mimic the effects of powerful drugs such as cocaine.
The bill still needs approval from the entire Senate.
Several states nationwide are taking up the issue. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation last week to ban bath salts.
Last year, Colorado lawmakers passed a bill to ban chemicals used to produce synthetic marijuana, often called Spice or K2.
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