Pseudoephedrine; licensed pharmacist only to dispense, etc. (HB1149)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Sale of pseudoephedrine by pharmacist; limits on purchase of pseudoephedrine; penalty. Provides that only a licensed pharmacist shall dispense, sell, or distribute any compound, mixture, or preparation containing any detectable quantity of pseudoephedrine, and that any person who acquires it shall produce a valid government-issued photo identification showing the date of birth of the person and shall sign a written log or receipt showing the date of the transaction, the name of the person, and the amount acquired. The bill also provides that no person shall acquire more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine within any 30-day period. The penalty for violation of these provisions is a Class 6 felony. Amends § 18.2-248.8 (“Sale of the methamphetamine precursors ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; penalty.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
