IN SB0496

Restricts sales of drugs containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine to pharmacies and NPLEx (National Precursor Log Exchange) retailers only, prohibiting general retailers from selling these products after December 31, 2013

Establishes purchase limits of 3.6 grams per day, 7.2 grams per 30-day period, and adds a new annual limit of 61.2 grams per 365-day period for ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products

Creates a new Class D felony for possession of a precursor by a methamphetamine offender, applying to persons convicted of certain methamphetamine-related offenses who possess ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine within 7 years of sentencing

Elevates unlawful sale of a precursor from a Class D to a Class C felony when selling, transferring, or distributing more than 10 grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine

Requires pharmacies and NPLEx retailers to electronically submit transaction information to the NPLEx system before completing sales and prohibits sales if the system generates a stop sale alert