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OKLAHOMA CITY, April 8 (UPI) -- Oklahoma is the first state in the nation to ban over-the-counter sales of a decongestant that is the key drug used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
The bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Brad Henry prohibits the sale of pseudoephedrine tablets, used in many popular decongestants, except through a licensed pharmacy, the Daily Oklahoman reported. The customer would have to sign for the purchase and display identification.
"Other states are already contacting us because they believe, as we do, that this legislation is the only way to impact the number of illegal drug labs," Henry said.
No more than 9 grams, or the equivalent of 12 boxes of the drug, can be purchased during a 30-day period, and pharmacies must keep a log of the purchases.
The bill was named in honor of Highway Patrol troopers David "Rocky" Eales, Matt Evans and Nikky Green, who were killed during investigations of meth labs in Oklahoma.
Nearly 1,300 methamphetamine labs were closed down last year in Oklahoma, officials said.
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