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MS HB647
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Brown
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-29-117 to classify ephedrine and pseudoephedrine as Schedule III controlled substances.
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Repeals Section 41-29-315, which previously restricted over-the-counter purchase and sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.
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Amends Sections 41-29-313 and 41-29-317 to conform with the reclassification of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine as precursor chemicals used in illegal methamphetamine manufacturing.
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Maintains existing legal exemptions for retailers, wholesalers, pharmacists, manufacturers, and licensed health care professionals possessing these substances in the course of legitimate business.
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Takes effect July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Controlled substances; list ephedrine and pseudoephedrine in Schedule III.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010