Attention Michigan Retailers

On December 15, 2005, you and your employees will join the fight to stop the spread of methamphetamine in Michigan.

Important information you need to know about
Public Acts 86 and 87 of 2005,
which are both effective December 15, 2005.

Sales of Products

• The sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine to any person less than 18 years of age is prohibited.
• The single over-the-counter sale of more than two packages (48 tables or capsules), or single sale of more than two personal convenience packages (two tablets or two capsules) of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine to persons 18 years of age or older is prohibited.
• Exceptions
  • Pediatric products administered to children less than 12 years of age.
  • Product containing pseudoephedrine is in liquid form and where pseudoephedrine is not the only active ingredient.
  • Product dispensed through a legal prescription.

Product Security

Must be provided by ONE of the following:

• All products containing a compound, mixture, or preparation of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine must be stored behind a counter where the public is not permitted.
• Stored in a locked case where customer must ask for assistance from a store employee.
• Within 20 feet of a counter that allows attendant an unobstructed view of the product, or allows the use of anti-theft devices such as detection alarms, special package tags or constant video surveillance to deter theft.
• Use of antitheft devices, video surveillance, purchase log* and identification of purchaser when products are maintained within 20 feet of a counter that is not staffed by 1 or more employees at all times and the product is not in a locked case.
  
  *Log must be maintained for a minimum 6 months and made available to a law enforcement agency upon request.

Signage

A warning sign, provided by free download through the Michigan Department of Community Health web site, must be posted in a place close to the point of sale and conspicuous to employees and customers.

Full-page sign, 36-point type

Full-page sign, 30-point type

Half-page sign, 20-point type

If using video surveillance, a warning sign must be clearly displayed indicating the product area is under constant surveillance.

Copies of the Laws

Michigan House and Senate, www.michiganlegislature.org (click "Public Acts", then type in 86 and 87, both of 2005).