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SF3470 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definition of sell in the controlled substances chapter of law modification

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Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to update and clarify the legal definition of "sell" within the context of Minnesota's controlled substances laws. This aims to provide clearer guidelines for legal interpretation and enforcement related to drug sales and trafficking.

Main Provisions

  • The bill redefines the term "sell" as it relates to controlled substances. It includes various activities that fall under the act of selling, such as:
    1. Selling, giving away, bartering, delivering, exchanging, distributing, or disposing of a controlled substance to another person.
    2. Manufacturing a controlled substance.
    3. Offering or agreeing to engage in any of these acts.
    4. Possessing a controlled substance with the intent to engage in any of these acts.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The amendment specifies that the term "sell" encompasses a broader range of actions beyond just the transfer of substances for money. It includes any form of distribution, manufacture, or the intention to engage in such activities.

Relevant Terms

controlled substances, sell, distribute, manufacture, possession, trafficking

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the definition of 'sell' in the controlled substances chapter of law under section 152.01.",
      "modified": [
        "Revises the description and clauses defining 'sell' including manufacturing and possessing with intent."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "152.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 15a"
  }
]

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