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HB 1040 Methamphetamine precursor drugs; sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine with restrictions, penalty.

Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

Sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; penalty. Provides that no more than 3.6 grams of either ephedrine or pseudoephedrine may be sold daily to an individual in a retail sale and that retail personnel shall be instructed in special procedures to be used in the sale of products containing such drugs. Effective September 30, 2006, when a substance containing such drugs is provided or sold it shall be displayed behind a sales counter or in a locked case and the purchaser must present a photo ID.  If more than one package is purchased, the purchaser must sign a log maintained by the seller.  The penalty for violation of these provisions is a Class 1 misdemeanor.  This bill is identical to SB 146.

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Sale of pseudoephedrine by pharmacist; limits on purchase of pseudoephedrine; penalty.  Provides that no person shall offer methamphetamine precursor drugs (ephedrine and pseudoephedrine) for retail sale except from behind the counter or with other comparable restrictions.  The bill also provides that no more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine may be sold to one person.  The penalty for violation of these provisions is a Class 1 misdemeanor.  This bill is identical to SB 146.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Sale of pseudoephedrine by pharmacist; limits on purchase of pseudoephedrine; penalty. Provides that only a licensed pharmacist shall dispense, sell, or distribute any compound, mixture, or preparation containing any detectable quantity of pseudoephedrine, and that any person who acquires it shall produce a valid government-issued photo identification showing the date of birth of the person. The bill also provides that no person shall acquire more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine within any 30-day period. The penalty for violation of these provisions is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sale of pseudoephedrine by pharmacist; limits on purchase of pseudoephedrine; penalty. Provides that only a licensed pharmacist shall dispense, sell, or distribute any compound, mixture, or preparation containing any detectable quantity of pseudoephedrine, and that any person who acquires it shall produce a valid government-issued photo identification showing the date of birth of the person and shall sign a written log or receipt showing the date of the transaction, the name of the person, and the amount acquired. The bill also provides that no person shall acquire more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine within any 30-day period. The penalty for violation of these provisions is a Class 6 felony.