Minnesota HF1446 establishes felony penalties for knowingly adulterating or altering controlled substances with fentanyl.

Minnesota HF1446 introduces felony penalties for individuals who knowingly adulterate or alter controlled substances with fentanyl or substitute controlled substances with fentanyl. This includes altering packages or receptacles containing controlled substances by replacing them with fentanyl or fentanyl-containing substances. The penalties do not apply to professionals such as manufacturers, practitioners, pharmacists, and others acting in a professional capacity. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.

Minnesota HF1446 establishes felony penalties for knowingly adulterating or altering controlled substances with fentanyl.

Minnesota HF1446 introduces felony penalties for individuals who knowingly adulterate or alter controlled substances with fentanyl or substitute controlled substances with fentanyl. This includes altering packages or receptacles containing controlled substances by replacing them with fentanyl or fentanyl-containing substances. The penalties do not apply to professionals such as manufacturers, practitioners, pharmacists, and others acting in a professional capacity. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.