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FL S1156

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds dextromethorphan and related compounds to Florida's retail sales regulations previously limited to ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.

  • Prohibits retail sale of nonprescription products containing dextromethorphan in amounts exceeding 3.6 grams per day, three packages per transaction, or 9 grams per 30-day period.

  • Requires products containing dextromethorphan be displayed only behind checkout counters or in areas inaccessible to the general public.

  • Mandates retail employees complete training on state and federal regulations before selling products containing dextromethorphan or related compounds.

  • Establishes criminal penalties: second-degree misdemeanor for first offense, first-degree misdemeanor for second offense, and third-degree felony for third or subsequent offenses.

Legislative Description

Dextromethorphan

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/29/2011
Health Regulation3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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