Senate Bill No. by Senator Myers and Representative Chassion amends R.S. 40:1021(B) to clarify the definition of "drug paraphernalia." The bill specifically exempts rapid fentanyl test strips (FTS) and any testing equipment or devices that are solely used to determine the presence of any controlled dangerous substance or chemical compound that can cause physical harm or death. This change is significant as it removes the previous limitation that only referenced fentanyl and its analogues, thereby broadening the scope of the exemption.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the testing equipment must not be used to facilitate the manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance in violation of R.S. 40:961 et seq. The effective date of the bill will be upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, upon the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature. If vetoed and later approved by the legislature, the bill will take effect the day after such approval.

Statutes affected:
SB78 Original: 40:1021(B)
SB78 Engrossed: 40:1021(B)
SB78 Reengrossed: 40:1021(B)
SB78 Enrolled: 40:1021(B)