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FL S1050

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carey Baker

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes daily, per-transaction, and 30-day purchase limits for nonprescription ephedrine or related compounds: 3.6 grams per day, 3 packages per single transaction, and 9 grams per 30-day period.

  • Requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old, provide government-issued photo identification, and sign transaction records for any ephedrine or related compound purchase.

  • Mandates retailers use an electronic recordkeeping system approved by the Department of Law Enforcement to track real-time purchases, with exemptions available for retailers selling less than 72 grams in a 30-day period who lack technology access.

  • Requires retail display of ephedrine products only behind checkout counters or locations inaccessible to the general public, and mandates employee training on state and federal regulations.

  • Prohibits retailers from accessing or using purchaser information except for law enforcement purposes or product recalls, and provides civil immunity for good-faith information releases to law enforcement; takes effect July 1, 2010, with implementation by January 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Ephedrine or Related Compounds/Sale [SPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-191

6/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations4/12/2010
Health Regulation3/22/2010
Criminal Justice1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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