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Jackley Pleased With Passage Of Meth Bill

Governor Dennis Daugaard signed another bill into law today/on Monday, to help reduce the amount of methamphetamine labs in the state of South Dakota. Since 2008 the state has seen an increase in the amount of meth being produced and sold.

Senate Bill 24 implements a new tracking system known as the National Precursor Log Exchange. This system allows for real-time tracking of pseudoephedrine. Attorney General Marty Jackley says this new program will help diminish the meth problem in South Dakota.

"And what this system does, it uses new technology to stop the meth manufacturers at the point of sale. It does that by keeping track of the ingredients that they are purchasing and it further respects the privacy and convenience of those consumers that rely on cold and sometimes allergy medications," Attorney General Jackley says.

Jackley says South Dakota is the 30th state in the nation to implement this new tracking system to help fight meth producers. He says this program is being funded by outside sources and therefore no taxpayer dollars are being spent on implementing or running the system. The Attorney General says he's unsure if next year’s session will hold new legislation in furthering the state's battle against illegal drugs.

Lawmakers in Pierre adjourned for the last time today, closing the book on the 2014 legislative session.

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and two kids Braxan and Jordy, live in Canton, SD.