Senator Sutton proposes the following amendment (SMIN-4042.MW0002S):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-53-150(A) and inserting:
(A) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, ivermectin tablets may be made available to the public for over-the-counter purchase in this State to any person who is at least eighteen years of age; however such sales must comply with the following. No prescription order or consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional shall be required for such purchase.(1) ivermectin tablets containing five milligrams or less may be sold in gas stations, convenience stores, and corner stores; however, such products must be maintained behind the counter and not accessible for self-service;
(2) ivermectin tablets containing ten milligrams or more may only be sold in establishments licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors;
(3) products authorized for sale pursuant to item (2) must:
(a) be maintained behind the counter and not accessible for self-service;
(b) be sold in packages containing no more than four tablets; and
(c) not be sold on Sunday;
(4) no prescription order or consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional shall be required for a purchase authorized pursuant to this subsection.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by deleting Section 44-53-150(C) and (D) from the bill.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.