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GA HB895
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Cooper
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the knowing sale or trade of finished drug products containing any quantity of dextromethorphan to individuals under 18, and prohibits minors from purchasing such products
- Requires retailers to check government-issued photo identification before completing a sale of dextromethorphan products, unless the purchaser reasonably appears to be 25 years of age or older
- Imposes a warning letter for a first violation and a civil penalty not exceeding $50.00 for second or subsequent violations, for both sellers and minor purchasers; violations cannot trigger licensing actions by any state, county, or municipal agency
- Shields retail business owners from liability if they had no actual knowledge of an unlawful sale and maintained a continuing employee training program to prevent violations
- Preempts municipal regulation of dextromethorphan possession or sale, reserving that authority to the state, and provides an effective date of July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; sale to and by minors of drug products containing dextromethorphan; prohibit
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/14/2018
Full Bill Text
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