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MS HB647

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-29-117 to classify ephedrine and pseudoephedrine as Schedule III controlled substances.

  • Repeals Section 41-29-315, which previously restricted over-the-counter purchase and sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing legal exemptions for retailers, wholesalers, pharmacists, manufacturers, and licensed health care professionals possessing these substances in the course of legitimate business.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances; list ephedrine and pseudoephedrine in Schedule III.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

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