Purpose of the Bill

The primary goal of this bill is to clarify legal terminology related to controlled substances within the context of public safety.

Main Provisions

• The bill introduces a new definition for "residual amount" in the context of controlled substances.
• According to the new definition, a "residual amount" is described as an amount of a controlled substance that is considered unusable. This means that even if an amount of a drug may exist, it is classified as a residual amount if it cannot produce any pharmacological or physiological effects.

Significant Changes

• This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 152.01, by adding a specific subdivision that defines the term "residual amount."
• The new definition helps provide clarity and specificity to legal proceedings and law enforcement activities involving controlled substances by establishing a clear guideline on what constitutes an insignificant or negligible amount of a drug.

Relevant Terms

• Controlled Substances
• Residual Amount
• Pharmacological Effect
• Physiological Effect