The proposed bill aims to prohibit the sale, transfer, or furnishing of over-the-counter diet pills to individuals under the age of eighteen. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 20-56-101, which defines over-the-counter diet pills and outlines the responsibilities of retail establishments. According to the bill, these establishments must not sell or provide such products to minors and are required to request valid identification from anyone who appears to be under eighteen when attempting to make a purchase.

Additionally, the bill empowers the Department of Health to create rules for its implementation, including identifying which diet pills fall under this regulation. Violations of this law are classified as deceptive and unconscionable trade practices, subjecting offenders to penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, as well as fines of up to $2,000 for retail establishments that fail to comply.