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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/06/2020
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to prohibiting the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale of dextromethorphan, a common cough medicine ingredient, to minors under the age of 18. It requires retailers to check photo identification when selling products containing dextromethorphan and allows the state's Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality to enforce the law through regulations, including civil fines and training. The bill exempts dextromethorphan that is dispensed through a valid prescription. Pharmacies and retailers selling dextromethorphan products must also keep an inventory and may limit consumer quantities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1495 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1495.pdf |
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