A bill that would make the sale and use of synthetic drugs a felony offense is now in the hands of the governor.
Wednesday, the South Dakota Legislature delivered Senate Bill 23 to Governor Daugaard's office. Daugaard has until March 1 to decide whether to sign the bill into law.
The House voted 63-1 last week to pass the bill, after its approval in the Senate.
The measure adds some of the synthetic drugs to the list of banned substances in South Dakota.
Law officers say some of the drugs are sold openly in a few stores. They say many people have developed psychiatric and medical problems after taking some of the drugs.
