Reemer v. State

BOEHM, Justice.

We hold that expert witnesses or laboratory results are not required to prove the composition of an over-the-counter or pre-seription drug when it is found in an unaltered state and its weight and contents are described in the required labeling.

Facts and Procedural History

Over-the-counter cold and allergy tablets containing ephedrine or pseudoephed-rine are a principal source of chemicals used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. For that reason, in recent years retailers have been requested to. report any customers who purchase quantities of products containing those…