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HF 2445

Introduction - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012)

Posted on 02/22/2012 02:47 p.m.

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A bill for an act
relating to health; establishing packaging requirements for acetaminophen pills;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [145.57] PACKAGING OF ACETAMINOPHEN; SUICIDE
PREVENTION.
new text end

new text begin (a) Upon approval by the federal food and drug administration, all over-the-counter
capsules or tablets containing acetaminophen sold in the state must be packaged in
blister packs.
new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "blister packs" means dosage units individually
sealed in clear plastic or plastic compartments with foil or paper backing.
new text end