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MO HB658

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces sections 195.017 and 195.417 of Missouri law relating to controlled substance scheduling and methamphetamine precursor regulations.

  • Establishes comprehensive schedules (I-V) for controlled substances with specific criteria for placement in each schedule based on abuse potential and medical use.

  • Restricts sale of ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine products in liquid or liquid-filled gel capsule form to pharmacy counters with 30-day purchase limits of 9 grams and 24-hour limits of 3.6 grams per person.

  • Requires pharmacists to maintain electronic transaction logs for these products including purchaser information, amount, date/time, and dispensing pharmacist details, with submission to the Department of Health and Senior Services.

  • Legislation expires August 28, 2013, and is titled the "Meth Lab Elimination Act" to combat illegal methamphetamine manufacturing.

Legislative Description

Reclassifies some forms of methamphetamine precursor drugs from Schedule IV and V controlled substances to Schedule III requiring a prescription to be known as the Meth Lab Elimination Act

Last Action

Public Hearing Scheduled (S)

5/11/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence5/10/2011
Fiscal Review5/5/2011
Rules4/14/2011
Crime Prevention And Public Safety3/3/2011

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