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MO HB992

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dave Schatz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the threshold for prima facie evidence of intent to manufacture methamphetamine from 24 grams to 15 grams of methamphetamine precursor drugs.

  • Lowers the 30-day purchase limit for ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine from 9 grams to 3.5 grams per individual.

  • Establishes a new 12-month annual purchase limit of 21 grams for these same substances, tracked through electronic systems including purchases in other states using the same tracking system.

  • Creates a new requirement that individuals convicted of any felony drug crime must obtain a prescription to purchase products containing ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine.

  • Grants pharmacies and pharmacists discretion to refuse sales of methamphetamine precursor drugs without criminal or civil liability, and requires the Department of Public Safety to implement privacy protections for denied purchases through notation of "sale denied" without disclosing the reason.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding the sale and possession of controlled substances

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

4/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety4/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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