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Synthetic drugs known as Bath Salts are officially illegal in Florida today.

Governor Rick Scott signed a bill banning the synthetic drugs that have been compared to cocaine and PCP in Panama City today. The drugs were temporarily outlawed by an emergency order issued by Florida’s Attorney General earlier this year. Scott says the drugs were creating major problems for police officers.

“People were using this as a way to use drugs and it’s caused a lot of problems, so Attorney General Bondi, did an executive order in January and now we have great legislation that’s going to outlaw that,” said Scott.

Scott also signed a bill today requiring drug tests for people receiving temporary cash assistance from the state.