A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to regulate transactions involving ephedrine and certain other substances.

Summary

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the distribution, sale, and importation of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, norpseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, ether, and hydriodic acid (or any salt, isomer, or derivative of, or any substance the chemical structure of which is similar to, any listed substance). Prohibits the distribution of such substances unless the recipient provides proper identification. Establishes exemptions from such requirements: (1) for the distribution of such substances between agents or employees within a single facility; (2) for the delivery of such substances to or by common carriers; or (3) where the Attorney General determines that such requirements are not necessary for the enforcement of this Act. Establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful possession of such substances. Makes violations of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements of this Act criminal violations.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 September 1987

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