The bill amends the Public Health Code by updating the definition of "drug paraphernalia" in section 7451. It specifies that drug paraphernalia includes various equipment and materials designed for activities related to controlled substances, such as planting, cultivating, and ingesting. The bill also clarifies that certain items, such as isomerization devices, testing equipment, and specific kits for handling controlled substances, fall under this definition. Additionally, it removes the phrase "which plant" and replaces it with "that" in several instances for grammatical consistency.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection that explicitly states that "drug paraphernalia" does not include testing products used to determine the presence of harmful chemicals or substances in controlled substances. This includes items like fentanyl testing strips, which are designed to assess the safety of substances and prevent potential harm or death. This amendment aims to differentiate between items intended for illicit drug use and those that serve a protective purpose.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.7451
As Passed by the Senate: 333.7451