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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1617 194th (Current)

An Act prohibiting the sale of dextromethorphan to minors

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1617) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to prohibit the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. Public Health.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Rebecca L. Rausch
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Dextromethorphan (DXM), a common over-the-counter cough suppressant, poses great risk to minors due to its addictive and sometimes deadly nature. This bill would prohibit DXM from being sold to or purchased by any person under the age of 18. Those who violate the prohibition under the bill will be subject to civil penalties.  
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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