Wyoming Law on Selling Methamphetamine Precursor Chemicals
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2005 General Session Summary for HB0293 Bill No.: HB0293 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 05LSO-0585 Effective Date: 7/1/2005 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0133 Chapter No.: 246 Prime Sponsor: Representative Harvey Catch Title: Illegal drug manufacturing-precursor chemicals. Subject: Regulates the sale of drugs containing methamphetamine precursor chemicals. Summary/Major Elements: This act: Makes possession of a drug product containing more than 15 grams of specified methamphetamine precursors a felony (5 years/$25,000 or both), except the felony provision does not apply to: retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and pharmacists licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; licensed health care professionals in the course of practicing their profession; household storage consistent with medicinal or household use. Limits sale of specified non-liquid methamphetamine precursors to two packages containing less than three grams of specified precursors or sale in blister packs containing no more than two doses per blister. Requires retailers to sell products containing methamphetamine precursors from behind a counter, from a locked display case, from an alarm-protected display or a display under video surveillance. Makes intentional or knowing violation of sales restrictions a misdemeanor, with increased penalties for subsequent violations. Requires retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers of specified methamphetamine precursors to register with the Board of Pharmacy, report specified information to the Board and be subject to inspection for enforcement of this act. Authorizes the Board to revoke or suspend a license, or impose an administrative penalty of $100 (first offense), $500 (second offense within two years) or $1,000 (third offense within three years).
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a favorable vote because losing the bill entirely would be worse than accepting it without their preferred amendment regarding buyer age tracking.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring with the Senate amendments because they made substantial changes to the bill, and he wants an opportunity to discuss those changes with the Senate.
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues for keeping control within pharmacies rather than exposing retail workers to potential dangers from individuals seeking large quantities of the drugs.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because it aligns with successful strategies in other states by making precursor drugs less available, despite acknowledging some inconvenience for small towns.
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Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that the amendment targets legitimate businesses rather than criminals, effectively making manufacturers and stores into criminals while leaving actual lawbreakers unaddressed.
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Adopted, Corrected Committee of the Whole by HARVEY
Adopted Standing Committee by H10
Failed 2nd reading by JENNINGS
Failed 3rd reading by JENNINGS
Adopted Standing Committee by SCOTT