MA S1617

Prohibits the sale of nonprescription products containing dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant) to anyone under age 18, and makes it unlawful for minors to purchase or attempt to purchase such products

Requires sellers to verify age through photo ID unless the purchaser reasonably appears to be 27 years or older; acceptable IDs include driver's licenses, state IDs, military IDs, and passports

Establishes civil penalties for seller violations: warning letter for first offense, up to $150 fine for second offense, and up to $250 for third and subsequent offenses; minors who purchase face a $50 civil fine

Does not require retailers to restrict product placement, limit consumer access, or maintain transaction records—only age verification at point of sale

Preempts all local ordinances regulating dextromethorphan sales, establishing uniform statewide regulation; exempts prescription dextromethorphan products from these restrictions