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         P.O. BOX 145030 . SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5030 . (801) 538-1029         February 15, 2008

Mr. Speaker:

    The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee reports a favorable recommendation on H.B. 315, CHILD AND VULNERABLE ADULT ENDANGERMENT PROVISIONS, by Representative M. Morley, with the following amendments:

1.    Page 6, Line 167 through Page 7, Line 199 :    

             167          (1) As used in this section:
             168          

{   (a) "Building" means any structure, other than a habitation or vehicle, that is:

             169          (i) intended to be used, capable of being used, or adapted for use, on a permanent or
             170      temporary basis, for business or storage; or
             171          (ii) appurtenant to, or connected with, a structure described in Subsection (1)(a)(i).   }
             172          
{   (b)   }        (a)       (i) "Chemical substance" means:

             173          (A) a substance intended to be used as a precursor in the manufacture of a controlled
             174      substance;
             175          (B) a substance intended to be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance; or
             176          (C) any fumes or by-product resulting from the manufacture of a controlled substance.
             177          (ii) Intent under this Subsection (1)
{   (b)   }        (a)       may be demonstrated by:

             178          (A) the use, quantity, or manner of storage of the substance; or
             179          (B) the proximity of the substance to other precursors or to manufacturing equipment.
             180          
{   (c)   }        (b)       "Child" means a human being who is under 18 years of age.

             181          
{   (d)   }        (c)       "Controlled substance" is as defined in Section 58-37-2 .

             182          
{   (e)   }        (d)       "Drug paraphernalia" is as defined in Section 58-37a-3 .

             183          
{   (f)   }        (e)       "Exposed to" means      {   to be present in:

             184          (i) a habitation or vehicle where a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug
             185      paraphernalia is unlawfully present; or

             186          (ii) a building, habitation, or vehicle where a controlled substance, chemical substance,
             187      or drug paraphernalia is unlawfully used, manufactured, produced, or distributed   }
  that the child or vulnerable adult is able to:

(i) access or view a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia; or
(ii) smell an odor produced during, or as a result of, the manufacture or production of a controlled substance  
.

             188          
{   (g) "Habitation" means:

             189          (i) a residence or dwelling, including a shed, garage, or other appurtenant structure;
             190          (ii) a hotel room or suite;
             191          (iii) a motel room or suite;
             192          (iv) an apartment unit;
             193          (v) a condominium unit; or
             194          (vi) any shelter, structure, watercraft, aircraft, trailer, sleeping car, or conveyance used,
             195      intended to be used, or adapted for use, for overnight accommodation of a person.   }
             196          
{   (h)   }        (f)       "Prescription" is as defined in Section 58-37-2 .

             197          
{   (i)   }        (g)       "Vulnerable adult" is as defined in Subsection 76-5-111 (1)(t).

             198          
{   (j) "Vehicle" means a device in, on, or by which a person or property is or may be

             199      transported, conveyed, or drawn.   }

    Respectfully,

    DeMar "Bud" Bowman
    Committee Chair

Voting: 8-0-3
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