Category: K2 Incense News Archive June

SALISBURY — It’s no longer legal in North Carolina to smoke or possess synthetic marijuana or recreational drugs sold as “bath salts” — both of which mimic effects of marijuana and cocaine.

Under the new law that went into effect Wednesday, the synthetic marijuana — spice chemical —will be classified as having a low potential for abuse.

But the so-called “bath salts” will be classified as schedule I controlled substances and have a high potential for abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drugs sold as “bath salts” have no legitimate use for bathing. They contain stimulant compounds and are intended for substance abuse.

Read more at Salisbury Post

Pitt County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday seized bath salts and spice on the first day of a new state law banning the substances, a spokeswoman said.

Deputies visited about 15 convenience stores and tobacco shops across Pitt County.

The enforcement action, aimed at educating shop owners, netted about 600 packets worth about $10,000, spokeswoman Christy Wallace said. No arrests were made.

Read more at the Daily Reflector

MORGANTON, N.C. — Synthetic drugs were seized from several convenience stores in Burke County after legislation banning them went into effect.As of Wednesday, it is illegal in North Carolina to sell, manufacture or possess synthetic forms of marijuana or cocaine, also known as spice and bath salts.Under the new law, ingredients in bath salts are Schedule I controlled substances, meaning they have a high potential for abuse. Spice chemicals are classified as having a low potential for abuse.

Read more at wsoctv.