Will Oklahoma Dextromethorphan Age Restriction Bill Lead The Way?
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Increasing momentum in states for age restrictions on sales of dextromethorphan-containing cough/cold products could drive retail industry support for a federal bill mandating a uniform, nationwide age restriction
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