SS_102-15 Controlled substance measurements for special use authorizations  

  • Statement of Scope
    CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BOARD
    Rule No.:
    CSB 3
    Relating to :
    Controlled Substance Measurements for SUA’s
    Rule Type :
    Permanent
    1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only): N/A
    2 . Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule :
    The proposed rule would require controlled substances to be measured in total weight in grams for solid controlled substances and in volume and concentration for liquid controlled substances.
    3 . Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives :
    The proposed rule would require controlled substances to be measured in total weight in grams for solid controlled substances and in volume and concentration for liquid controlled substances for purposes of inventory list, records and application purposes. This would be a more accurate reflection of how these substances are measured. Currently the rule only indicates weight in grams regardless of the state of matter.
    4 . Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
    961.335 (8) The controlled substances board may promulgate rules relating to the granting of special use permits including, but not limited to, requirements for the keeping and disclosure of records other than those that may be withheld under sub. (7), submissions of protocols, filing of applications and suspension or revocation of permits.
    5 . Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule :
    50 hours
    6 . List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule :
    Applicants and holders of special use authorization permits.
    7 . Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule :
    None
    8 . Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses) :
    None to mini mal. It is not likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses.
    Contact Person: Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-2377