AR HB1782

Prohibits retail establishments from selling, transferring, or furnishing over-the-counter diet pills to anyone under 18 years of age

Requires retailers to request valid identification from any purchaser who reasonably appears to be under 18

Defines "over-the-counter diet pills" as drugs labeled and marketed under federal law for weight loss purposes that can be sold without a prescription

Applies to all retail vendors including pharmacies, grocery stores, and online sellers that accept orders by mail, phone, email, or website

Violations constitute a deceptive trade practice under Arkansas law, with fines up to $2,000 per violation; the Department of Health may promulgate rules for implementation