Pubdate: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 Source: Wichita Eagle (KS) Copyright: 2005 The Wichita Eagle Contact: http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/editorial/4664538.htm Website: http://www.wichitaeagle.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/680 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) HEARINGS SET FOR LIMITATIONS ON SALE OF COLD MEDICINE TOPEKA - Restrictions on the sale of the cold and allergy medicine commonly known as Sudafed will be the subject of a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are key ingredients in making the illegal drug methamphetamine. If the law passes, buyers of cold medications containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine would be limited to a one-month supply, and required to show photo identification and sign for receipt of the medicine. Oklahoma passed a similar law last year, which authorities there say has resulted in a sharp drop in meth labs. Kansas law enforcement officers say they have seen an increase in the number of Oklahomans attempting to buy or steal large quantities of cold medication here. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. in Room 123-S at the Capitol. The bill is SB 27 and can be read online at www.kslegislature.org. - --- MAP posted-by: Derek