Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Synthetic Marijuana

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that he has signed House Bill 1309 which makes K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, illegal. HB 1309 was sponsored by Rep. Jay Neal and Sen. Ed Harbison.

“K2 is a potent drug that can be difficult to detect,” said Governor Perdue. “Adding it to our state’s banned substances list will protect Georgians’ safety and health.”

In addition to HB 1309, Governor Perdue also announced that he has signed the bills the following bills: 

House Bills

HB 567

HB1019

Senate Bills

SB 432

SB 523

Photos of today’s bill signings taken with the bill sponsors can be obtained by contacting the Governor’s Press Office.

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