NC S657

Classifies ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine as Schedule III controlled substances under North Carolina law effective December 1, 2013.

Exempts pseudoephedrine products in liquid, liquid capsule, gel capsule form and pediatric products labeled for children under 12 from Schedule III classification unless specifically ordered by the Commission.

Repeals Article 5D of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes (existing pseudoephedrine regulations).

Requires the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory to test commercial pseudoephedrine products that are FDA-approved and either exempt from state regulation or claimed by manufacturers to be resistant to use in methamphetamine production.

Directs the Crime Laboratory Director to submit test results and findings on resistance to manufacturing controlled substances to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety using Department of Justice funds for fiscal years 2012-2014.