MN SF2494

Increases maximum amounts of methamphetamine precursor drugs (ephedrine/pseudoephedrine) that may be sold in single over-the-counter transactions from 6 grams to 7.5 grams and increases 30-day purchase limit from 6 grams to 7.5 grams.

Increases maximum amount per package from 3 grams to 3.6 grams of methamphetamine precursor drugs calculated as base.

Requires retailers to electronically submit sale information to a new methamphetamine precursor drug tracking system before completing sales; system must generate stop sale alerts to prevent purchases exceeding legal limits.

Mandates Commissioner of Administration issue request for proposals by specified deadline for multistate electronic tracking system that monitors real-time sales across multiple states and must be operational by January 1, 2014.

Provides civil immunity for business establishments using the electronic tracking system in good faith and exercising reasonable care; requires reporting to legislature by January 15, 2015, 2016, and 2017 on system effectiveness.