Uso y posesión de sustancias tóxicas en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

Esta ley prohíbe usar o tener ciertas sustancias como pegamento o pintura en aerosol para sentirte eufórico o drogarte. Solo un médico puede decirte que las uses de manera segura. Si no lo haces, podrías tener problemas legales.

Es como cuando un padre prohíbe a sus hijos jugar con fósforos porque pueden causar un incendio. Aquí, la ley quiere evitar que las personas se lastimen usando sustancias peligrosas.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan compra un spray de pintura en aerosol para un proyecto de arte. Si decide usarlo para sentirse eufórico en lugar de pintar, podría enfrentar cargos legales. Además, la tienda donde lo compró debe tener un aviso que advierta sobre este uso peligroso.

Penalidades

Si usas o posees sustancias tóxicas con el propósito de intoxicación, puedes ser acusado de un delito menor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

For purposes of this section, "toxic substance" means: (1) glue, cement, or aerosol paint containing toluene, benzene, xylene, amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate, nitrous oxide, or containing other aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, but does not include glue, cement, or paint contained in a packaged kit for the construction of a model automobile, airplane, or similar item; (2) butane or a butane lighter; or (3) any similar substance declared to be toxic to the central nervous system and to have a potential for abuse, by a rule adopted by the commissioner of health under chapter 14. [Repealed,1997 c 239 art 3 s 25] A person is guilty of a misdemeanor who uses or possesses any toxic substance with the intent of inducing intoxication, excitement, or stupefaction of the central nervous system, except under the direction and supervision of a medical doctor. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor who intentionally aids another in violation of this subdivision. (a) A business establishment that offers for sale at retail any toxic substance must display a conspicuous sign that contains the following, or substantially similar, language: It is a misdemeanor for a person to use or possess glue, cement, aerosol paint, with the intent of inducing intoxication, excitement, or stupefaction of the central nervous system. This use can be harmful or fatal." (b) A business establishment may omit from the required notice references to any toxic substance that is not offered for sale by that business establishment. (c) A business establishment that does not sell any toxic substance listed in subdivision 1 other than butane or butane lighters is not required to post a notice under paragraph (a). 1992 c 485 s 2;1997 c 239 art 3 s 18 Official Publication of the State of MinnesotaRevisor of Statut