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S. 713 (99th)

Mail Order Drug Paraphernalia Control Act

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Introduced

20 March 1985

Last action

21 May 1985 · Referred

Status

Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

Sponsors

Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Mail Order Drug Paraphernalia Control Act - Makes it a Federal criminal offense for any person to use the U.S. Postal Service or any private parcel service in interstate commerce as part of a scheme to sell drug paraphernalia. Imposes a penalty of imprisonment for not more than three years and a fine of not more than $100,000. Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of any paraphernalia involved in a violation of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 20 March 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 March 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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