Bill > H4382

This bill amends South Carolina law regarding the sale of nonprescription products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine by introducing new requirements for manufacturers and retailers. Starting October 1, 2025, manufacturers of these products must pay monthly fees to the administrator of a data collection system managed by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, with the fee levels to be determined by the system's administrator. Retailers are required to continue collecting detailed customer information during sales, including government-issued photo ID verification and electronic logging of purchase details, and must transmit this information to the data collection system in real time to generate stop sale alerts if purchase quantities exceed legal limits. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance, with retailers or manufacturers facing escalating fines for repeated violations: first offense fines range from $500-$1,000, second offense fines from $1,000-$5,000, and third or subsequent offense fines from $5,000-$10,000. These regulations aim to prevent the potential misuse of these products, which can be used in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine, by creating a comprehensive tracking system and imposing financial and legal consequences for non-adherence. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4382&session=126&summary=B