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Bill Number H 4042 - Amendment Number 2
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Current Amendment: 2 to Bill 4042

Senator Sutton proposes the following amendment (SMIN-4042.MW0002S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-53-150(A) and inserting:

 (A) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, ivermectin tablets may be made available to the public for over-the-counter purchase in this State to any person who is at least eighteen years of age; however such sales must comply with the following. No prescription order or consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional shall be required for such purchase.
 (1) ivermectin tablets containing five milligrams or less may be sold in gas stations, convenience stores, and corner stores; however, such products must be maintained behind the counter and not accessible for self-service;
 (2) ivermectin tablets containing ten milligrams or more may only be sold in establishments licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors;
 (3) products authorized for sale pursuant to item (2) must:
 (a) be maintained behind the counter and not accessible for self-service;
 (b) be sold in packages containing no more than four tablets; and
 (c) not be sold on Sunday;
 (4) no prescription order or consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional shall be required for a purchase authorized pursuant to this subsection.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by deleting Section 44-53-150(C) and (D) from the bill.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.