{"data":{"id":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-609.684","jurisdiction":"us-mn","citation":"Minn. Stat. § 609.684","heading":"ABUSE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES.","body":"Subdivision 1. Toxic substances.\nFor purposes of this section, \"toxic substance\" means:\n(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;\n(2) butane or a butane lighter; or\n(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system and to have a potential for abuse, by a rule adopted by the commissioner of health under chapter 14.\nSubd. 2.\n[Repealed, 1997 c 239 art 3 s 25]\nSubd. 3. Use for intoxication prohibited.\nA 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.\nSubd. 4. Notice required.\n(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:\n\"NOTICE\nIt 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.\"\n(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.\n(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).","path":["CRIMES; EXPUNGEMENT; VICTIMS","CHAPTER 609. CRIMINAL CODE","CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH"],"source_url":"https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.684","current_through":"2025 Minnesota Statutes","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T22:10:51Z","sha256":"363c12ac1239cf9d1b7b9b2d543be1506f5880e2174c9731405a1e013b798ff4","source_id":"us-mn","stale":false,"prev":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-609.681","next":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-609.685"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}