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FL S0164

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 893.145 to revise the definition of "drug paraphernalia" by excluding certain narcotic-drug-testing products from that classification
  • Allows fentanyl test strips and similar products that solely determine whether a controlled substance contains fentanyl or related substances specified in s. 893.03(2)(b)9. and s. 893.135(1)(c)4.a.
  • The exclusion does not apply to narcotic-drug-testing products capable of measuring or determining the quantity, weight, or potency of a controlled substance
  • Drug paraphernalia remains classified as contraband subject to civil forfeiture under Florida law; only the narrow category of fentanyl-detection products is carved out
  • Effective date is July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Controlled Substance Testing

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-297

6/29/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/8/2023
Judiciary2/14/2023

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