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152.33

Statute ID: 15082

Medical cannabis - Violations

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Statute Number:

152.33

Enactment Date:

May 29, 2014

Effective Date:

May 30, 2014

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Medical cannabis - Violations

Statute ID:

15082

Created:

Jun 25, 2014 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jun 25, 2014 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

2014 c 311s 13; Headnote; Effective Day After Enactment

Summary Text:

Medical cannabis - Violations

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/152/33.html

Legislative Session:

2014 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

May 23, 2025

Subdivision 1.
In addition to any other applicable penalty in law, a manufacturer or an agent of a manufacturer who intentionally transfers medical cannabis to a person other than another registered manufacturer, a patient, a Tribal medical cannabis program patient, a registered designated caregiver or, if listed on the registry verification, a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than two years or by payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both. A person convicted under this subdivision may not continue to be affiliated with the manufacturer and is disqualified from further participation under sections 152.22 to 152.37.

Subd. 2.
In addition to any other applicable penalty in law, a patient, registered designated caregiver or, if listed on the registry verification, a parent or, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient who intentionally sells or otherwise transfers medical cannabis to a person other than a patient, designated registered caregiver or, if listed on the registry verification, a parent or, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than two years or by payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both.

Subd. 3.
A person who intentionally makes a false statement to a law enforcement official about any fact or circumstance relating to the medical use of cannabis to avoid arrest or prosecution is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or by payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both. The penalty is in addition to any other penalties that may apply for making a false statement or for the possession, cultivation, or sale of cannabis not protected by sections 152.22 to 152.37. If a person convicted of violating this subdivision is a patient or a registered designated caregiver, the person is disqualified from further participation under sections 152.22 to 152.37.

Subd. 4.
A person who knowingly submits false records or documentation required by the commissioner to register as a manufacturer of medical cannabis under sections 152.22 to 152.37 is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years or by payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both.

Subd. 5.
A health care practitioner who knowingly refers patients to a manufacturer or to a designated caregiver, who advertises as a manufacturer, or who issues certifications while holding a financial interest in a manufacturer is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or by payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.