CCS/SCS/HS/HB 470 - This act prohibits the sale of more than two packages, or six grams, of any over-the-counter drug having a sole active ingredient of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine.

The sale of three packages, or nine grams, of any combination drug containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine is also prohibited. Packages having a sole active ingredient of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine must be kept behind the counter, or within fifteen feet of an attended checkout counter and within the view of the checker. Violation of the provisions of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

This act does not apply to stores that have an electronic anti-theft system using a detection alarm and product tags on these drugs.

The act supercedes any municipal ordinances or regulation passed on or before December 23, 2003, to the extent the ordinance are more restrictive.

It is a Class B felony for any person not the owner or not in lawful control of an approved anhydrous ammonia container to release anhydrous ammonia into the atmosphere. If the unlawful release of anhydrous ammonia causes physical injury or death to any person, it is a Class A felony.

This act authorizes court to order a person convicted of a crime authorized in Chapter 195, RSMo, to pay for test conducted at a private laboratory.

This act contains provisions similar to SB 409 (2003).
SARAH MORROW