Bill > HF2091

This bill amends Minnesota's controlled substances statutes by adding a legal definition for "residual amount" to section 152.01. Specifically, the bill defines a "residual amount" as an amount of a controlled substance that is not usable, regardless of whether the amount is large enough to produce any pharmacological or physiological effect. The new definition will be effective from August 1, 2025, and will apply to both future and past criminal cases, overriding any previous legal interpretations. By creating this precise definition, the bill aims to provide clarity in how small quantities of controlled substances are interpreted in legal contexts, potentially impacting how law enforcement and courts handle cases involving trace amounts of drugs. The bill's retroactive application suggests an intent to standardize the treatment of residual amounts across different time periods and potentially reduce ambiguity in drug-related legal proceedings.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2091&ssn=0&y=2025