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On April 30, 2003, the RAVE Act, renamed the Illicit Drug Anti-Proliferation Act, became law. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS |
RAVE Act of 2003 (H.R. 718)
U.S. House of Representatives
The "RAVE Act" expands the scope of applicability of Section 416(a) of the Controlled Substance Act, often refferred to as the "crack house statute" (21 U.S.C. 856). This bill would make it easier for the federal government to prosecute owners and managers of businesses and/or real estate if customers, employees, tenants, or other persons on their property commit a drug-related offense. Persons convicted under this new law could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, fined $500,000 and have their business or property confiscated.
This legislation also adds a civil liability clause to the "crack house statute".
H.R. 718 — the "RAVE Act of 2003" — is essentially the "RAVE Act of 2002" (H.R. 5519) re-introduced for the 108th Congress.
| Sponsor: | Rep. Howard Coble [NC-6] | Introduced: | Febuary 12, 2003 |
| Co-Sponsor: | Rep. Lamar Smith [TX-21] | ||
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CRS Summary Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act of 2003 or RAVE Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit knowingly leasing, renting, or using, or intentionally profiting from, any place (as well as opening, maintaining, leasing, or renting any place, as provided under current law), whether permanently or temporarily, for the purpose of manufacturing, storing, distributing, or using a controlled substance. Subjects violators to: (1) a civil penalty of the greater of $250,000 or twice the gross receipts derived from each violation; and (2) declaratory and injunctive remedies. Authorizes the court to apportion the penalty between multiple violators, but makes each violator jointly and severally liable. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and consider amending the Federal sentencing guidelines for offenses involving gamma hydroxybutyric acid to provide for increased penalties. Authorizes appropriations to the Drug Enforcement Administration for: (1) a Demand Reduction Coordinator in each State; and (2) educating youth, parents, and other interested adults regarding drugs associated with raves. [ from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress ] |
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