Minnesota § 642.12 - INMATES; LIQUOR AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; PROHIBITION
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§ 642.12. INMATES; LIQUOR AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; PROHIBITION
No sheriff, jailer, police officer, or other person in charge of any jail or lockup, under any pretense, shall give, sell, or deliver to any prisoner therein any contraband, as defined in section 641.165, subdivision 1, unless a reputable physician certifies in writing that the health of such prisoner or inmate requires it, in which case the prisoner or inmate may be allowed the prescribed quantity, and no more.
History:
(10886) RL s 5493; 1980 c 602 s 14; 1986 c 444; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 642.12
What does Minnesota Statutes § 642.12 cover?
Section 642.12 ("INMATES; LIQUOR AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; PROHIBITION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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