Medical marijuana possession and use is legal in Minnesota for certain conditions. To be eligible for medical marijuana, patients must have a qualifying condition such as cancer, AIDS, glaucoma, or chronic pain. Patients are allowed to possess 2.5 ounces of marijuana per month and grow up to six plants. Medical marijuana is not permitted to be used in public.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Program
You must provide the state with some basic information, such as your name, date of birth, and address, in order to apply for a Minnesota medical marijuana card through the state's medical cannabis program. You must also provide documentation demonstrating that you have a qualifying condition. This could be a letter from your doctor or hospital or clinic records.
You must also prove that you are a Minnesota resident during the application process. You can use a valid driver's license, state photo ID, or military ID from the state as proof of identity when registering online. Otherwise, at least three months prior to applying for the card, you must provide two documents proving your residency.
Otherwise, at least three months prior to applying for the card, you must provide two documents proving your residency.
You must submit the application to the Minnesota Department of Health once it has been completed and all required documentation has been gathered. Medical cannabis patients must pay a $200 registration fee and an additional $50 for the card.
You can appoint a designated caregiver to submit an application on your behalf if you are a minor or otherwise unable to do so yourself.
You will receive a Minnesota medical marijuana card if the state's Office of Medical Cannabis approves your application and confirms your enrollment. This card will allow you to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries.
Minnesota Public Consumption Laws
Under Minnesota state law, you can consume marijuana on private property as a cardholder. Medical cannabis cannot be smoked anywhere tobacco smoking is illegal or where a child could inhale the smoke or vapor. In addition, you cannot possess or use medical cannabis:
- On the premise of any school, child care facility, or home daycare
- On a school bus or van
- Within a correctional facility
- On any federal property, including courthouses, federally subsidized housing, airports, and national parks
Landlords and other property owners have the right to prohibit the use of medical cannabis on their premises.
Minnesota Cannabis DUI Laws
Driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal in Minnesota. Minnesota law dictates that law enforcement are authorized to arrest individuals if they suspect the driver is impaired by narcotics. Cannabis cannot be smoked while driving a vehicle.
An initial drugged driving arrest is a misdemeanor offense punished with up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, and possible license suspension. The penalties increase with each subsequent offense.