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FIGHTING METH (Legislation enacted in 2005)

Alabama

State of Alabama HB 152 - An Act to to amend Section 20-2-190, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by Act 2004-564, to further regulate sales of certain products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; and to provide further for penalties for violations; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. -- Signed by the governor on May 2, 2005

Arizona

State of Arizona Senate Bill 1473 - AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 12-1000 AND 13-604.01, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 13-712; AMENDING SECTIONS 13-3404.01, 13-3407 AND 13-3967, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER 34, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 13-3407.01; AMENDING TITLE 32, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 3, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 32-1971; AMENDING SECTION 36-104, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; RELATING TO DRUG OFFENSES. -- Signed by the governor on May 20, 2005

Arkansas

State of Arkansas Act 256 - An Act to control the distribution of certain precusor ingredients utilized to manufacture methamphetamine -- Signed February 22, 2005

Colorado

State of Colorado HOUSE BILL 05-1110 - Concerning the retail sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs. -- Passed May 27, 2005

Florida

Florida HB 1347 - An Act relating to controlled substances -- Signed June 1, 2005

Georgia

Georgia General Assembly HR 216 - An ACT to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to limit the sale and manner of sale of products containing pseudoephedrine -- Signed April 5, 2005; effective on July 1, 2005.

Hawaii

Hawaii S.B. 1100 (Public Act 193) - An Act that Limits the dispensing, sale, or distribution of pseudoephedrine products without a prescription to no more than three packages or not more than nine grams per transaction, except for products in liquid, liquid capsule, and gel capsule form. (CD1) -- Signed by the governor on 7/05/05.

Indiana

Indiana Senate Bill 444 - An ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning drugs and controlled substances. -- Signed by the governor on 5/10/05 and assigned Public Law No. 92.

Iowa

Iowa Senate File 169 - An ACT relating to the regulation of substances which are precursors to amphetamine and methamphetamine and providing a penalty and effective dates -- Signed March 22, 2005

Kansas

Senate Bill 27 - An Act concerning controlled substances. - Approved by the governor on April 15, 2005

Kentucky

Senate Bill 63 - An Act relating to restrictions on the sales of products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. - Signed March 18, 2005

Louisiana

State of Louisiana S.B. 24 - An Act to amend and reenact R.S. 3:1355(A) and to enact R.S. 3:1355(B), R.S. 14:67.19.1 and R.S. 40:962.1.2, relative to certain controlled dangerous substances; to prohibit the unauthorized possession of anhydrous ammonia for use in the sale of certain controlled dangerous substances; to restrict the sale of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine or their salts, optical isomers and salts of optical isomers used in the manufacture of methamphetamines; to require that pharmacies maintain records on purchases of certain restricted substances used to manufacture methamphetamine; to provide exceptions for substances formulated so as to prevent conversion of certain active ingredients; and to provide for related matters. -- Approved by the governor on July 12, 2005; The law takes effect on 8/15/05 and was assigned Act No. 494.

Maine

State of Maine - An Act To Prevent the Manufacturing of Methamphetamine in Maine -- Approved by the governor on June 23, 2005

Michigan

State of Michigan Senate Bill 189 - AN ACT to amend 1978 PA 368, Senate Bill 189 signed by the governor on 7/19/05; effective 12/15/05; and assigned Act No. 87, Public Acts of 2005.

State of Michigan House Bill 4322 - An Act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; ... -- Approved by the governor on July 20, 2005

Mississippi

State of Mississippi HB 607 - An Act to control the distribution of certain precusor ingredients utilized to manufacture methamphetamine -- Signed March 3, 2005

Missouri

State of Missouri HB 441 - An Act to repeal sections 195.017 and 195.417, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the scheduling and sale of certain controlled substances, with penalty provisions and an emergency clause -- Signed June 15, 2005

Montana

Senate Bill No. 287 - An Act relating to the regulation of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine -- Signed by the governor on May 2, 2005

Nebraska

State of Nebraska LB 117 - An Act relating to crimes and offenses; to amend sections 28-401, 28-401.01, 28-416, 28-450, and 28-456, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2004; to redefine a term; to change penalties for certain drug offenses; to change provisions and penalties relating to ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections. -- Signed by the governor on May 31, 2005

New Jersey

State of New Jersey P.L. 2005, c.207 - An Act concerning certain substances, amending N.J.S.2C:20-2 and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and Titles 45 and 51 of the Revised Statutes. -- Signed by the governor on August 24, 2005

North Carolina

State of North Carolina House Bill 248 - An Act to provide that certain products that contain pseudoephedrine shall not be offered for self‑service sales, but shall be stored and sold behind a pharmacy counter. -- Approved by the governor on 9/27/05

North Dakota

State of North Dakota House Bill 1346 - An Act to amend and reenact section 19-03.4-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to retail sale of a methamphetamine precursor drug; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. -- Signed by the governor on 4/22/05

Oklahoma

Oklahoma H.B. 1507 - An Act relating to controlled dangerous substances -- Signed by the governor on 5/2/05

See also H.B. 2176 (2004 Regular Session). -- Signed by the governor on 4/6/04

Oregon

Oregon S.B. 907 - An Act relating to controlled substances; creating new provisions; amending ORS 90.400, 105.555, 107.135, 133.619, 133.724, 133.726, 161.570, 161.705, 163.205, 163.505, 163.547, 165.663, 165.667, 181.085, 342.143, 419B.005, 419C.239, 419C.420, 419C.443, 421.504, 475.245, 475.967, 475.992, 475.995, 475.996 and 475.999 and section 19, chapter 666, Oregon Laws 2001; and declaring an emergency. -- Signed by the governor on 8/16/05

Oregon H.B. 2485 - An Act relating to controlled substances; creating new provisions; amending ORS 3.450, 105.555, 137.656, 164.055, 164.315, 164.325, 411.119, 453.882, 475.245, 475.940, 475.950, 475.973, 475.975, 475.976 and 475.978; and declaring an emergency. -- Signed by the governor on 8/16/05

South Dakota

South Dakota Senate Bill 221 - An Act to establish certain restrictions regarding the sale and purchase of products containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine and to provide penalties for violation thereof. -- Signed February 28, 2005

Tennessee

Senate Bill No. 2318 - An Act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Titles 39 and 68, relative to methamphetamine. -- Senate Bill 2318 was signed by the governor on 3/30/05 and assigned Public Chapter No. 18

Texas

H.B. 164 - An Act relating to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in conduct related to the manufacture of methamphetamine and to the distribution and retail sales of certain chemical substances. -- Signed by the governor on 6/15/05; H.B. 164 will be effective 8/1/05

S.B. 66 - An Act relating to the establishment of certain programs and initiatives designed to prevent the manufacture and use of methamphetamine; providing a penalty. -- Signed into law on 6/15/05; S.B. 66 is effective immediately

Virginia

Order Finding Imminent Danger To The Public Health And Requiring Corrective Action - This order restricts the sales quantity of products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine and restricts the location of the product depending on whether the product is a sole active ingredient preparation or a multi active ingredient preparation. -- Signed September 15, 2005 and is effective from 10/1/05 - 7/1/06

Executive Directive 8 - The directive mandates that the State Health Commissioner issue an order (by September 15, 2005) that places restrictions on the quantity of "precursor ingredients most commonly and easily used in manufacture of methamphetamines" that can be purchased; places restrictions on the location of targeted products by moving them behind the counter or otherwise securing them; requires an identification for purchase of the products and requires a record of the purchases. Directive is effective September 1, 2005 and the regulation promulgated by the State Health Commissioner will be effective no later than 10/1/05 and will remain in effect until July 1, 2006. -- Signed by the governor on September 1, 2005

West Virginia

Senate Bill No 147 - An Act relating to the regulation of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine -- Signed by the governor on May 2, 2005

Wisconsin

Senate Bill No 78 - An Act relating to the regulation of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine -- Signed by the governor on June 7, 2005

Restricting the Sales of Pseudoephedrine and Ephedrine: A Discussion of State Legislation and Administrative Regulations
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