This bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to controlled substance crimes, specifically addressing the treatment of water pipe fluid in the measurement of controlled substances. The bill stipulates that the weight of fluid used in a water pipe will not be considered when measuring the weight of a mixture, removing the previous exception that allowed for this consideration only in cases where the mixture contained four or more fluid ounces of fluid. This change applies to various degrees of possession crimes, including first, second, third, and fifth degrees, as outlined in sections 152.021, 152.022, 152.023, and 152.025.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a mixture does not include the fluid used in a water pipe or any amount of a controlled substance that is dissolved in the pipe's fluid. The effective date for these amendments is set to be the day following final enactment. Overall, the bill aims to modify the legal framework surrounding the possession of controlled substances, particularly in relation to the use of water pipes.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 152.021, 152.022, 152.023, 152.025