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MS HB785
MS HB785Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine; authorize sales and purchase of certain products containing without a prescription.
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Pharmacies To Sell And Persons To Purchase, Without A Prescription, Products That Contain Certain Quantities Of Pseudoephedrine Or Ephedrine; To Require Pharmacies Selling Products Authorized Under This Act To Use The Nplex System Before Selling Those Products; To Require Pharmacies To Maintain An Electronic Log Of Required Information For Each Transaction; To Require The Purchaser Of The Package To Be At Least Eighteen Years Of Age, As Shown By Valid Identification, And To Sign A Record Of Each Transaction; To Provide Criminal Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes pharmacies to sell and people to purchase, without a prescription, products containing certain quantities of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine. Pharmacies must use the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) system to track these sales and maintain electronic records of each transaction. Purchasers must be at least 18 years old and provide valid identification. The bill also amends existing law to remove products sold under this new system from being considered Schedule III controlled substances. Violations of the bill's provisions are subject to criminal penalties.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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