Patients registered with Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Program can use their medical cannabis only within Minnesota state lines. Medical cannabis can be used on private property but cannot be smoked or vaped in public places where it is illegal to smoke or vape commercial tobacco. It is against the law for patients to grow their own cannabis plants.
Medical cannabis cannot be used or carried:
People who are living in apartments should check their lease agreement or property manager to determine if any policies ban use of medical cannabis in individual rental units. This is especially important for people who live in federally assisted housing.
Due to the federal prohibition of cannabis, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) does not have the discretion to admit users of marijuana, including medical cannabis, to the public housing program. For applicants, if the public housing authority or private landlord determines that any member of a household is an illegal user of a controlled substance (including medical cannabis), it will deny admission to the housing.
For hotel, motel, or vacation rentals, ask about the rules before you book your stay.
If a registered patient is caught by law enforcement using medical cannabis where it is prohibited, they have no protections from medical cannabis program laws and subject to criminal and civil penalties.
Patients should keep their medical cannabis product in its original container (the label provides proof that you are a registered patient in the program).
Medical cannabis should be kept in a secure location, out of the reach of children and pets. For poison emergencies, call the Minnesota Poison Control System at 1-800-222-1222. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.