HF2198

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to regulate the use of medical cannabis in Minnesota, specifically targeting where it can be vaporized or smoked. The bill aims to further restrict cannabis use in multifamily housing settings.

Main Provisions

• The bill amends existing Minnesota statutes to prohibit the vaporizing or smoking of medical cannabis in multifamily housing buildings. This includes balconies and patios that are part of these buildings.
• It sets penalties for violations of this provision, making an infraction subject to a civil administrative fine of $250.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The amendment explicitly adds multifamily housing buildings to the list of places where the vaporizing or smoking of medical cannabis is prohibited. This legislation extends restrictions that previously applied in other public and private spaces.

Relevant Terms

• Cannabis, medical cannabis, multifamily housing, vaporizing, smoking, prohibition, civil administrative fine, cannabinoid products.