a. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
METHYLONE, MEPHEDRONE, METHYLMETHCATHINONE, FLUOROMETH- CATHINONE OR METHYLEN DIOXPYROVALERON (MDPV), COLLECTIVELY “BATH SALTS”. Any material, compound, mixture or preparation, whether produced directly or indirectly from a substance of vegetable origin or independently by means of chemical synthesis or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, that contains any quantity of the following substances, or that contains any of the following substances, analogs, salts, isomers and salts of isomers when the existence of the analogs, salts, isomers and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation: METHYLONE, MEPHEDRONE, METHOXYMETHCATHINONE, FLUROROMETHCATHINONE OR METHYLENEDIOXYPYROVALERONE (MDPV).
SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA. All chemical compounds intended to replicate, mimic or cause a similar reaction to the effects of marijuana or cannabis. Such compounds are known or marketed under such names as THC, HU-210 Cannabicyclohexanol, JWH-018, JWH-073, K2, Spice, herbal incense, herbal smoking blends and other names. Further, SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA shall be considered an illegal narcotic.
b. Prohibition.
1. It is unlawful for a person to use, offer for use, purchase, offer to purchase, sell, offer to sell, or possess synthetic marijuana and/or bath salts unless prescribed by a licensed physician. Licensed health care provider, pharmacists and medical, pharmaceutical or educational research facilities are exempted from the prohibitions against using, possessing, selling or purchasing bath salts when used, purchased, sold or possessed for patient treatment or medical or pharmaceutical research.
2. It is unlawful to advertise the sale and/or use of bath salts and synthetic marijuana in the corporated area of the town.
c. Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to the penalty provisions of Article XI of this chapter.
(Ord. 2014-04, passed 5-5-2014)