The bill amends section 893.1495 of the Florida Statutes to establish a fee structure for manufacturers of ephedrine and related compounds. Beginning July 1, 2025, these manufacturers will be required to pay a monthly fee to the administrator of the electronic recordkeeping system approved by the Department of Law Enforcement. The fee is intended to support the operation of this system, and the administrator will determine the specific fee levels for each manufacturer. Additionally, manufacturers must provide written documentation to the Department of Law Enforcement to confirm payment of these fees.

The bill also clarifies that licensed manufacturers are exempt from certain regulations, except for those subject to the new fee requirements. It introduces penalties for violations of the new fee provisions, categorizing offenses based on the number of violations, with increasing severity from misdemeanors to felonies for repeated offenses. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.