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MA H118
MA H118Specifying an electronic system to ensure that sales of certain products containing pseudoephedrine (PSE) do not exceed limits established under federal law
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to electronic systems designed to monitoring sales of certain products containing pseudoephedrine. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to establish a real-time stop sale system for tracking the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine (PSE) or ephedrine. The key provisions are: (1) a retailer cannot sell more than 3.6 grams per day or 9 grams per 30-day period of PSE or ephedrine to a single person; (2) retailers must maintain these products behind the counter or in a locked case, and require valid photo ID and record purchase details in a logbook; (3) starting January 1, 2022, retailers must electronically submit purchase information to the real-time stop sale system administered by the state agency, which will help prevent sales exceeding legal limits; (4) the system will generate stop sale alerts if a purchase would violate the limits, though retailers can use an override function in certain circumstances; and (5) violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines. The goal is to combat the use of these products in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine by closely monitoring sales.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4892 (on 09/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H118 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H118.pdf |
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