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SF1905 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Treatment of water pipe fluid modification in the controlled substances law

Related bill: HF1657

AI Generated Summary

This bill modifies Minnesota's controlled substances laws, specifically addressing how the weight of water pipe fluid is considered in drug possession crimes. Key provisions include:

  1. Controlled Substance Possession Thresholds: The bill outlines various possession thresholds for different controlled substances (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl) that constitute first-degree controlled substance crimes.

  2. Exclusion of Water Pipe Fluid in Weight Calculations: A significant modification is that the weight of fluid used in a water pipe will generally not be considered when measuring the weight of a drug mixture. However, an exception is made if the mixture contains four or more fluid ounces of such fluid.

  3. Cannabis Possession Limits: The bill specifies possession limits for cannabis-related substances, including:

    • 50 kilograms or more of cannabis flower,
    • 10 kilograms or more of cannabis concentrate,
    • Edible cannabis, hemp-derived products, or similar substances infused with more than one kilogram of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC).

These changes aim to refine how drug possession crimes are measured and may help ensure that incidental water pipe fluid does not disproportionately impact drug-related charges unless exceeding a certain quantity.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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        "Clarification on the omission of water pipe fluid weight in certain measurements."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the controlled substance crime definitions and measurement considerations under section 152.021 subdivision 2.",
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        "Conditions under which the fluid weight in a water pipe may be considered in possession crimes."
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    "citation": "152.021",
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