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Introduced
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
In Committee
12/16/2020
12/16/2020
Crossed Over
11/13/2019
11/13/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
133rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 2925.62 of the Revised Code to prohibit sales of dextromethorphan without a prescription to persons under age 18.
AI Summary
This bill would enact a new section in the Ohio Revised Code (Section 2925.62) to prohibit the sale of products containing the drug dextromethorphan to persons under the age of 18 without a prescription. The bill defines key terms such as "dextromethorphan" and "evidence of majority and identity," and it requires retailers to obtain proof of age from purchasers unless the purchaser appears to be 25 or older. The bill also provides civil liability protections for retailers and their employees, and it establishes a minor misdemeanor offense for violating the prohibition on sales to minors.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (31)
Kyle Koehler (R)*,
Gil Blair (D),
Rick Carfagna (R),
Sara Carruthers (R),
Randi Clites (D),
Jeffrey Crossman (D),
Tavia Galonski (D),
Doug Green (R),
David Greenspan (R),
Diane Grendell (R),
Brett Hillyer (R),
Adam Holmes (R),
Bernadine Kent (D),
David Leland (D),
Michele Lepore-Hagan (D),
Mary Lightbody (D),
Beth Liston (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Michael O'Brien (D),
John Patterson (D),
Rick Perales (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Craig Riedel (R),
John Rogers (D),
Gary Scherer (R),
Ryan Smith (R),
Lisa Sobecki (D),
Dick Stein (R),
Reggie Stoltzfus (R),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Thomas West (D),
Last Action
Senate Local Government, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (11:45 12/16/2020 South Hearing Room) (on 12/16/2020)
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