The bill amends section 893.1495 of the Florida Statutes to introduce a fee structure for manufacturers of ephedrine and related compounds. Starting July 1, 2025, these manufacturers will be required to pay a monthly fee to the administrator of the electronic recordkeeping system, which is approved by the Department of Law Enforcement. The fees collected will support the operation of this system, and the administrator will be responsible for setting the fee levels. 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 related to the new fee requirements. Furthermore, it establishes 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.