The Ecstasy Awareness Act (H.R. 2962)- April 27, 2004 "The Ecstasy Awareness Act (H.R. 2962) would throw anyone in jail who "profits monetarily from a rave or similar electronic dance event knowing or having reason to know" some event-goers may use drugs at the event. Bill Summary & Status H.R.2962 Title: To prevent the abuse of the illegal drug commonly called ecstasy. Sponsor: Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. NJ-8 (introduced 7252003) Cosponsors: 4 Latest Major Action: 942003 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime,..http://www.mindspace.org/archives/000779.php CLEAN-UP Act (H.R. 834)- April 27, 2004 Section 305 of the CLEAN-UP Act (H.R. 834) makes it a federal crime - punishable by up to nine years in prison - to promote "any rave, dance, music, or other entertainment event, that takes place under circumstances where the promoter knows or reasonably ought to know that a controlled substance will be used or distributed." Bill Summary & Status H.R.834 Title: To respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines in the United States, and for other...http://www.mindspace.org/archives/000778.php Congress Threatens Live Music, Fans And Music Industry Fight Back- April 27, 2004 Mi2N - Music Industry News Network Congress is considering two bills that would hold bands, DJs, bartenders, promoters, venue owners, radio stations and others liable if a patron uses drugs at a nightclub or concert. Legal experts and business owners warn the legislation would devastate the music industry and could spell the end of live music, especially large music festivals like South by Southwest and Burning Man. Music fans, bar and nightclub owners, and music promoters are launching a...http://www.mindspace.org/archives/000777.php |