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= Synthetic marijuana and the law in California =

Recent Legislation
In February 2011, the California State Senate amended Senate Bill 420 of the Health and Safety Code. Section 11357.5 was added to criminalize the possession or sale of intoxicating substances containing synthetic cannabinoids. Various mixtures of herbs sprayed with the marijuana-like compounds called cannabinoids are marketed as party herbs or incense. Known as Spice, and marketed under hundreds of product names, the mixtures contain cannabinoids that have been classified Schedule 1 in the United States and in California.

Penalties
The penalties for possession of synthetic marijuana products in California established in April 2011 include misdemeanor charges and fines. The penalty for possession of less than 28.5 grams of the banned substances is an infraction and a small fine. Possession of more than 28.5 grams of synthetic cannabinoids mixtures is a misdemeanor with a fine.

Substances Included in the Ban

 * 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-018).
 * 1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-073).
 * 1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole(JWH-200).
 * 5-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol(CP-47,497).
 * 5-(1,1-dimethyloctyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexy]-phenol(cannabicyclohexanol; CP-47, 497 C8 homologue)