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MN HF57
Bill
Status
5/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Kriesel
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AI Summary
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Establishes unlawful sale of any amount of synthetic cannabinoid as a gross misdemeanor and unlawful possession of any amount as a misdemeanor, effective July 1, 2011.
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Adds synthetic cannabinoids (including JWH-018, JWH-019, HU-210, and other cannabinoid receptor agonists), 2C-E, and 2C-I to Schedule I controlled substances.
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Defines "analog" as a substance with chemical structure substantially similar to Schedule I or II controlled substances that produces similar or greater central nervous system effects, and classifies analogs as Schedule I substances when intended for human consumption, effective July 1, 2011.
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Excludes water pipe fluid weight from controlled substance weight calculations except when mixture contains four or more fluid ounces of fluid, effective immediately upon enactment.
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Restricts Board of Pharmacy from deleting or rescheduling Schedule I drugs except as provided in subdivision 12, removing the requirement for annual reviews.
Legislative Description
Synthetic cannabinoid sale or possession crime established; synthetic cannabinoids, 2C-E, and 2C-I added to the list of Schedule I controlled substances; definition of "analog" added; analog of a Schedule I or II controlled substance provided to be considered a Schedule I controlled substance; weight of fluid used in a water pipe established when determining weight or amount of controlled substance; and Board of Pharmacy authorized to reschedule certain drugs only pursuant to law.
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 53
5/24/2011