The bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to controlled substance crimes, specifically addressing the treatment of water pipe fluid in the context of possession laws. The amendments clarify that the weight of fluid used in a water pipe will not be considered when measuring the weight of a mixture for possession crimes, with the previous stipulation that this exclusion only applied if the mixture contained four or more fluid ounces of fluid being removed. This change is reflected in sections 152.021, 152.022, 152.023, and 152.025, where the language regarding the exclusion of water pipe fluid is updated.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision in section 152.025 that explicitly states 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 changes is set for the day following final enactment, ensuring that the new definitions and exclusions are promptly applied to the enforcement of controlled substance laws in Minnesota.

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