HS HB 470 -- METHAMPHETAMINE MATERIALS (Mayer)

This substitute prohibits the sale of more than two packages, or
six grams, of any over-the-counter drug having a sole active
ingredient of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine.
The substitute also prohibits the sale of three packages, or nine
grams, of any combination drug containing ephedrine,
pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine.

Packages having a sole active ingredient of ephedrine,
pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine must be kept behind the
counter, or within six feet of an attended checkout counter and
within the view of the checker.  This provision does not apply to
stores that have an electronic anti-theft system using a
detection alarm and product tags on these drugs.  Violation of
the substitute is a class A misdemeanor.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:12 am