Okla. Meth Law Could Go National April 1, 2005
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A pair of Congressmen from Oklahoma would like to see federal legislation that mirrors their home state's tough new anti-methamphetamine law, the Associated Press reported Feb. 24.
Reps. Dan Boren (D-Okla.) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) have introduced legislation restricting the sale of over-the-counter medications containing pseudoephedrine, which can be used to manufacture methamphetamine. The bill would require all states to limit sales of drugs containing pseudoephedrine to pharmacies and require purchasers to sign for the drugs, commonly used to treat cold symptoms.A number of other states have either passed similar laws or are considering them. "Nevertheless, the scourge of meth requires a nationwide effort," the lawmakers said. "Otherwise, we are giving methamphetamine makers and opportunity to make their poison in one state and simply peddle it in another state."
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