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MO HB2147
Bill
Status
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Morris
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AI Summary
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Reduces the threshold for prima facie evidence of intent to manufacture methamphetamine from 24 grams to 15 grams of methamphetamine precursor drugs, with violations constituting a class D felony.
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Lowers the 30-day purchase limit for ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine products from 9 grams to 7.5 grams per individual.
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Establishes a new 12-month annual purchase limit of 60 grams for these products, requiring individuals who purchase 30 grams within any 6-month period to obtain a prescription for any additional purchases during the remaining year.
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Requires individuals convicted of any felony drug crime to obtain a prescription to purchase products containing ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, or their derivatives.
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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 protect purchaser privacy through denials marked only as "sale denied" in tracking systems.
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding the sale and possession of controlled substances
Last Action
Referred: Judiciary(H)
5/16/2014