Bill > SF3472

This bill establishes a legal definition for the term "residual amount" in Minnesota's controlled substances statutes, specifically defining it as an amount of a controlled substance that is not usable, regardless of whether the substance could produce any pharmacological or physiological effect. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 152.01 by adding a new subdivision that provides this definition, which will become effective on August 1, 2025, and will apply to both future and past criminal offenses related to controlled substances. By creating this precise definition, the bill aims to provide clarity for law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts when determining how to handle small or trace amounts of controlled substances in criminal cases, potentially offering a more standardized approach to assessing what constitutes a meaningful quantity of a controlled substance.