This bill amends Section 124.414 of the Iowa Code regarding the definition of drug paraphernalia. It removes the specific exclusion of hypodermic needles or syringes from the definition and instead includes a broader exemption for any hypodermic needles or syringes that are manufactured, delivered, sold, or possessed for lawful purposes. Additionally, the bill introduces new exemptions for equipment, products, or materials used to analyze or test for the presence of fentanyl, its analogs, or drug adulterants within controlled substances.

Under current law, individuals who knowingly or intentionally manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess drug paraphernalia commit a simple misdemeanor. The proposed changes aim to clarify and expand the exemptions related to drug paraphernalia, particularly in the context of public health and safety concerning fentanyl testing and the lawful use of hypodermic needles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 124.414