FL H0691

Prohibits manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from knowingly or willfully selling finished drug products containing dextromethorphan to persons under 18 years of age, and prohibits persons under 18 from purchasing such products.

Requires retail employees to obtain proof of age (government-issued ID with date of birth and photo) from purchasers before completing dextromethorphan sales, unless the purchaser appears to be 25 years or older.

Establishes penalties including a written warning for initial violations by retailers and up to $100 civil penalty for each subsequent violation; employees receive written warnings; individuals possessing dextromethorphan with intent to distribute to minors face up to $100 civil penalty per violation.

Allows recipients of civil penalties to dispute them by notifying the county court clerk within 15 days; local jurisdiction must hold a hearing if the violation is disputed.

Exempts prescriptions and does not restrict product placement, customer access, or transaction record maintenance; creates a noncriminal violation; preempts all local government ordinances regulating dextromethorphan; becomes effective January 1, 2017.