Bill > H2530

This bill proposes new regulations to protect minors from accessing diet pills and muscle-building supplements by establishing strict sales and delivery restrictions. The legislation defines key terms such as "dietary supplements" and "over-the-counter diet pills" and applies to both physical retail establishments and online sellers. Retail stores will be required to limit product accessibility, ensuring these items are not directly available to customers and can only be accessed by employees. For online and delivery sales, sellers must implement rigorous age verification processes, including requiring an adult signature upon delivery and verifying the purchaser's age through government-approved databases. Sellers are prohibited from selling these products to individuals under 18 years old and must collect and verify the purchaser's full name, birthdate, and residential address. The bill allows the Attorney General to seek injunctions against violators and impose civil penalties up to $1,000 for each violation. When determining whether a supplement falls under these regulations, authorities will consider factors like specific ingredients (such as FDA-approved weight loss compounds, steroids, or extracts like green tea), product labeling, and marketing claims related to weight loss, muscle building, or metabolic changes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2530