HB 991 Summary

• Repeals and replaces section 195.017 of Missouri law governing controlled substance scheduling to establish the "Meth Lab Elimination Act"

• Reclassifies ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products from Schedule V to Schedule III, requiring a prescription instead of over-the-counter pharmacy sales

• Restricts over-the-counter purchase of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products by requiring identification verification, limiting quantities, maintaining electronic transaction logs, and restricting sales to behind pharmacy counters

• Authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to exempt products by rule if they cannot be feasibly converted into methamphetamine

• Expires August 28, 2015