Got this from TNC.com:

Attempted Government Rave Crackdown Continues

In yet another attempt to crackdown on raves, the House of Representatives is now considering a resolution called the, "Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production (CLEAN-UP) of Methamphetamines Act of 2002."

Sponsored by Rep. Doug Ose of California, who has been an active opponent of raves and methamphetamines as part of the House's Task Force for a Drug Free America, the resolution states: "Whoever knowingly promotes 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 in violation of Federal law or the law of the place were the event is held, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than nine years, or both."

In short, if a promoter knows, or "reasonably ought to know" that drugs may be used or sold at an event, he or she could face up to nine years in prison.

The Electronic Music Defense and Education Fund opposes this resolution, saying that, if loosely interpreted, it could be applied to, "any well-attended entertainment event whether it be a rave, a concert, a major league sports game, or even a high school dance." Though the title of the act implies that it deals with methamphetamines only, the resolution never mentions any specific drug, meaning the possibility would exist for this act to affect countless events other than raves.

The EMDEF also fears the resolution could cause promoters to stop allowing drug prevention organizations and harm reduction groups, such as DanceSafe, a non-profit organization that sets up at raves to test ecstasy drugs for contamination and distribute information on such topics as heat stroke, to set up at their events in fear of admitting to prior-knowledge of drug use.

As of now, this legislation is pending. However, it has been introduced to a number of committees and subcommittees in the House and already has 42 co-sponsors.

The rave crackdown is continuing in California as well. A resolution has been introduced in California Assembly that states: "Any local permit granting authority shall notify the local law enforcement agency when it is considering whether or not to grant a permit for a rave party." The resolution would also require the promoter to present evidence that he or she is "sufficiently knowledgeable about illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia."

The resolution defines a "rave party" as any dance event that may be attended by 1,000 people or more.

The EMDEF also opposes this resolution, saying the wording is just too vague. How, they ask, does this resolution define "evidence," "sufficient knowledge," or even, "drug paraphernalia?" The EMDEF says, "The subjective wording of this bill and the fact that there is no specified formal procedure for the issuance of permits creates a potential for discrimination," against promoters of electronic music and dance events.

This legislation is pending as well; However as the trend towards laws that effectively shut down raves continues in our government, it will not be surprising to see both resolutions pass. What does this mean for the future of raves and electronic music in America? Says the EMDEF: "This is effecting the ability of our industry's top talent to sign deals with major record labels, to tour through large venues, and generally, to remain competitive in the music business."


PRETTY NUTS, don't you guys think?

I don't get it, why Methaphetamine (speed)???? Why not MDMA (Extassy).

Extassy is much more present than MDMA in Raves I think!

Anyways, it's pretty nuts anyhow

Time to create the Trance Addicts Association. The association could lobby against such legislation on behalf of all TA's.

TP

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Originally posted by Trance Plant Time to create the Trance Addicts Association. The association could lobby against such legislation on behalf of all TA's. TP

Hmmmm This is a big thing. Is anyone ready to have all the hits on his head????....... such a thing should be perfect or otherwise never be......

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hahahahahaahahah methamphetamines is MDMA..which is ecstacy

MDMA = 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine

speed = pseudoephedrine (precursor) + amphetetamine base

MDA = mescaline = 3,4-methylenmethamphetamine

i say the people who wanna pass this law come party with me one weekend. After they see all the fuct up shit that we do and after i give then some "special" party favours i doubt they'll still wanna pass the law.

I say they're a bunch of idiots, instead of having promoters try to throw raves legally and as safe as possible, they're going to bring it to the point where people will be going to dirty buildings, without proper emergency exits, bathrooms, running water, and just create a far more dangerous environment for everyone. Fuck, why don’t they arrest every bar owner for knowing how many people are going and getting pissed drunk? What, no one ever done anything wrong while under the influence of alcohol? Or better yet, what about every doctor that makes prescriptions for drugs which actually just whack people out more, causing serious long lasting effects......... in the end you can't just pick and choose, it has to be everything or nothing, you'd think the government would learn by now....give it up, you're not controlling it, you're not preventing it, you're just spending billions of $$ on it, that could just go to homeless, and cash strained people, illegal or not, it's still the same choice in my eyes....... politics is just a game of $$...who's getting paid what? for closing there eyes and taking $$...ooops...I mean believing in what?..... Because you know they really care..... don't they?

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Well Riz,

As you know with alcohol, it's the usual double standard. Society does turn a blind eye and fails to accept any comparison about alcohol and any other substance. This is ignorance at its best.

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they're going to bring it to the point where people will be going to dirty buildings, without proper emergency exits, bathrooms, running water, and just create a far more dangerous environment for everyone.

You're right on. This is a step backwards. They're only going to be driving this underground, so to speak. I thought, the mere fact Montreal was so liberal in permitting the use of its big venues (Molson Center, Big O etc...) made it such a step forward. Hurray for Montréal

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