Pubdate: Fri, 12 Jun 2015
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2015 The Sacramento Bee
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/376
Author: Patricia C. Bates

REVIVE BILL ON HASH OIL LABS

Re "Hash oil burns are exploding danger" (Page 1A, June 7): Hudson 
Sangree's article underscores the need to crack down on illegal hash oil labs.

These labs are ticking time bombs that could maim or kill not just 
the hash oil makers, but anyone in close proximity to them, including 
children. Hash oil lab explosions across California over the last 
three years have injured 10 children and left one dead.

That is why I authored Senate Bill 305 earlier this year that would 
add a penalty enhancement against those who manufacture butane hash 
oil in the presence of children. It also would allow prosecutors to 
seek further enhancements when a child suffers great bodily injury.

Even with broad law enforcement support, the Senate Appropriations 
Committee held SB 305 in May. The Sacramento Bee article emphasizes 
the need for the Legislature to act without delay.

Sen. Patricia C. Bates,

R-Laguna Niguel
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