This bill aims to revise various aspects of criminal drug laws by making significant changes to the definitions and classifications of certain substances. It proposes to remove items related to testing drugs from the list of paraphernalia, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding drug testing. Additionally, the bill adds kratom to the list of specific dangerous drugs classified under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, indicating a heightened concern regarding its use and potential risks.

Furthermore, the legislation removes the limitation on the types of tetrahydrocannabinols that must be present to constitute driving under the influence, which could broaden the scope of what is considered illegal impairment while operating a vehicle. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 45-10-103, 50-32-222, and 61-8-1002, and establishes an immediate effective date for these changes.

Statutes affected:
HB0437_1.pdf: 45-10-103, 61-8-1002
HB0437_2.pdf: 45-10-103, 61-8-1002
HB0437_3.pdf: 45-10-103, 61-8-1002
Amended: 45-10-103, 50-32-222, 61-8-1002
Introduced: 45-10-103, 61-8-1002