Meth Bill Moving Through TN Legislature
A proposal that seeks to curtail the production of methamphetamine in Tennessee through the use of an electronic tracking system is advancing in the Tennessee Legislature.
The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Mae Beavers of Mt. Juliet unanimously passed the Senate 31-0 this week and the companion bill is scheduled to be heard next week by the House Finance Committee.
The legislation would use a statewide electronic logbook to stop illicit purchases of over-the-counter cold and allergy products containing pseudoephedrine, which is used to cook meth.
Many pharmacies and retailers currently rely on handwritten, paper logbooks to track purchases.
The measure also calls for felony charges for manufacturing meth in front of children and increases penalties for meth-related offenses.
