HB1782

House Bill 1782 prohibits retail establishments in Arkansas from selling, transferring, or otherwise furnishing over-the-counter diet pills to individuals under the age of 18. The bill requires retailers to verify the age of customers who reasonably appear to be minors. The Arkansas Department of Health is authorized to create rules defining which specific products fall under this regulation. Violations of this law are classified as deceptive and unconscionable trade practices under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. In addition to existing penalties under that Act, the Department of Health may impose fines of up to $2,000 per violation.