• Salvia divinorum is illegal in eight states and about a dozen countries, including Australia, Japan, Norway and Sweden. The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill that would make possession or sale of the plant illegal. • More information about Salvia divinorum is available at www.salvia.net and from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration website at www.startribune.com/a4114.
• The Legislature summary of the bill is at www.startribune.com/a4124.
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