Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given.
(b) "Chemical substance" means a substance intended to be used as a precursor in the manufacture of methamphetamine or any other chemical intended to be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
(c) "Child" means any person under the age of 18 years.
(d) "Methamphetamine paraphernalia" means all equipment, products, and materials of any kind that are used, intended for use, or designed for use in manufacturing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing methamphetamine into the human body.
(e) "Methamphetamine waste products" means substances, chemicals, or items of any kind used in the manufacture of methamphetamine or any part of the manufacturing process, or the by-products or degradates of manufacturing methamphetamine.
(f) "Vulnerable adult" has the meaning given in section 609.232, subdivision 11.
Subd. 2. Prohibited conduct. (a) No person may knowingly engage in any of the following activities in the presence of a child or vulnerable adult; in the residence of a child or a vulnerable adult; in a building, structure, conveyance, or outdoor location where a child or vulnerable adult might reasonably be expected to be present; in a room offered to the public for overnight accommodation; or in any multiple unit residential building:
(1) manufacturing or attempting to manufacture methamphetamine;
(2) storing any chemical substance;
(3) storing any methamphetamine waste products; or
(4) storing any methamphetamine paraphernalia.
(b) No person may knowingly cause or permit a child or vulnerable adult to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with, or ingest methamphetamine, a chemical substance, or methamphetamine paraphernalia.
Subd. 3. Criminal penalty. A person who violates subdivision 2 is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
Subd. 4. Multiple sentences. Notwithstanding sections 609.035 and 609.04, a prosecution for or conviction under this section is not a bar to conviction of or punishment for any other crime committed by the defendant as part of the same conduct.
Subd. 5. Protective custody. A peace officer may take any child present in an area where any of the activities described in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4), are taking place into protective custody in accordance with section 260C.175, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (ii). A child taken into protective custody under this subdivision shall be provided health screening to assess potential health concerns related to methamphetamine as provided in section 260C.188. A child not taken into protective custody under this subdivision but who is known to have been exposed to methamphetamine shall be offered health screening for potential health concerns related to methamphetamine as provided in section 260C.188.
Subd. 6. Reporting maltreatment of vulnerable adult. (a) A peace officer shall make a report of suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult if the vulnerable adult is present in an area where any of the activities described in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4), are taking place, and the peace officer has reason to believe the vulnerable adult inhaled, was exposed to, had contact with, or ingested methamphetamine, a chemical substance, or methamphetamine paraphernalia. The peace officer shall immediately report to the county common entry point as described in section 626.557, subdivision 9b.
(b) As required in section 626.557, subdivision 9b, law enforcement is the primary agency to conduct investigations of any incident when there is reason to believe a crime has been committed. Law enforcement shall initiate a response immediately. If the common entry point notified a county agency for adult protective services, law enforcement shall cooperate with that county agency when both agencies are involved and shall exchange data to the extent authorized in section 626.557, subdivision 12b, paragraph (g). County adult protection shall initiate a response immediately.
(c) The county social services agency shall immediately respond as required in section 626.557, subdivision 10, upon receipt of a report from the common entry point staff.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 152 — Drugs; Controlled Substances
Section 152.02 — Schedules Of Controlled Substances; Administration Of Chapter.
Section 152.021 — Controlled Substance Crime In The First Degree.
Section 152.022 — Controlled Substance Crime In The Second Degree.
Section 152.023 — Controlled Substance Crime In The Third Degree.
Section 152.024 — Controlled Substance Crime In The Fourth Degree.
Section 152.025 — Controlled Substance Crime In The Fifth Degree.
Section 152.026 — Mandatory Sentences.
Section 152.0261 — Importing Controlled Substances Across State Borders.
Section 152.0262 — Possession Of Substances With Intent To Manufacture Methamphetamine Crime.
Section 152.027 — Other Controlled Substance Offenses.
Section 152.0271 — Notice Of Drug Convictions; Driver's License Revocation.
Section 152.0273 — Synthetic Drug Sales; Mandatory Restitution.
Section 152.028 — Permissive Inference Of Knowing Possession.
Section 152.092 — Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Prohibited.
Section 152.093 — Manufacture Or Delivery Of Drug Paraphernalia Prohibited.
Section 152.094 — Delivery Of Drug Paraphernalia To A Minor Prohibited.
Section 152.095 — Advertisement Of Drug Paraphernalia Prohibited.
Section 152.096 — Conspiracies Prohibited.
Section 152.097 — Simulated Controlled Substances.
Section 152.0972 — Precursors Of Controlled Substances.
Section 152.0973 — Report Of Transaction.
Section 152.0974 — Exceptions.
Section 152.10 — Sales, Persons Eligible.
Section 152.101 — Manufacturers, Records.
Section 152.11 — Prescriptions.
Section 152.12 — Health Care Providers May Prescribe.
Section 152.125 — Intractable Pain.
Section 152.126 — Prescription Monitoring Program.
Section 152.13 — Duties Of State Board Of Pharmacy.
Section 152.135 — Restrictions On Sales, Marketing, And Possession Of Ephedrine.
Section 152.136 — Anhydrous Ammonia; Prohibited Conduct; Criminal Penalties; Civil Liability.
Section 152.137 — Methamphetamine-related Crimes Involving Children And Vulnerable Adults.
Section 152.152 — Stayed Sentence Limited.
Section 152.18 — Discharge And Dismissal.
Section 152.20 — Penalties Under Other Laws.
Section 152.205 — Local Regulations.
Section 152.21 — Thc Therapeutic Research Act.
Section 152.24 — Federally Approved Clinical Trials.
Section 152.25 — Commissioner Duties.
Section 152.261 — Rules; Adverse Incidents.
Section 152.27 — Patient Registry Program Established.
Section 152.28 — Health Care Practitioner Duties.
Section 152.29 — Manufacturer Of Medical Cannabis Duties.
Section 152.30 — Patient Duties.
Section 152.31 — Data Practices.
Section 152.32 — Protections For Registry Program Participation.
Section 152.34 — Health Care Facilities.
Section 152.35 — Fees; Deposit Of Revenue.
Section 152.36 — Impact Assessment Of Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research.