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MS HB479

MS HB479
Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine; authorize sales and purchase of certain products containing without a prescription.


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Introduced
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act 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 up to 3.6 grams per day and 7.2 grams per 30-day period of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine. Pharmacies must use the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) system to track sales and maintain electronic logs of each transaction, with the purchaser required to be at least 18 years old and provide valid identification. Violations of the act are subject to criminal penalties. The bill also amends the state's controlled substances law to conform with these new provisions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/02/2021)

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