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The Minnesota statute lists Marijuana as a Schedule 1 controlled substances.
Possession of 42.5 grams or less is a misdmeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $200.*
Possession of more than 42.5 grams – less than 10 kilograms is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 6 mos – 10 years and a possible fine of not more than $20,000.
Possession of 10 – less than 50 kilograms is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $250,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 2 – 30 years and a possible fine of not more than $250,000.
Possession of 50 – less than 100 kilograms is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $500,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 3 – 40 years and a possible fine of not more than $500,000.
Possession of 100 kilograms or more is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 4 – 40 years and a possible fine of not more than $1,000,000.
Possession of more than 1.4 grams inside one’s vehicle (except the trunk) is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of 90 days imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000.
Section 152.02 of the Minnesota Statute
Section 152.021 of the Minnesota Statutes
Section 152.022 of the Minnesota Statute
Section 152.023 of the Minnesota Statute
Section 152.024 of the Minnesota Statute
Section 152.025 of the Minnesota Statute
Section 152.027 of the Minnesota Statute
The distribution of 42.5 grams or less without remuneration is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $200.*
The sale of more than 42.5 grams – less than 5 kilograms is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $10,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 6 mos – 10 years and a possible fine of not more than $20,000.
The sale of 5 – less than 25 kilograms is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $250,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 2 – 30 years and a possible fine of not more than $250,000.
The sale of 25 – less than 50 kilograms is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $500,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 3 – 40 years and a possible fine of not more than $500,000.
The sale of 50 kilograms or more is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 4 – 40 years and a possible fine of not more than $1,000,000.
Importing 100 kilograms or more or using a minor to import into the state is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 35 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,250,000.
Sale to a minor is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $250,000.
Distribution within a school zone or other specified areas is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $100,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 1 – 30 years and a possible fine of not more than $100,000.
Distribution of 5 kg – less than 25kg within a school zone or other specified areas is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $500,000.
Distribution of 25 kg or more within a school zone or other specified areas is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000,000. Subsequent convictions shall be committed to the commissioner of corrections for 4 – 40 years and a possible fine of not more than $1,000,000.
Section 152.0261 of the Minnesota Statute
Cultivation in Minnesota will be punished based upon the aggregate weight of the plants found. See the “Possession for Personal Use” section for further penalty details.
The Minnesota statute lists Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol separately in Schedule 1 of the Minnesota controlled substances schedule. Tetrahydrocannabinols are defined as any mixture, compound, or preparation that contains the active THC component of the Cannabis plant or its resinous extractives. Case law refers to Hashish as the resinous form of Marijuana and generally holds that Marijuana and Hashish should be treated equally under the law.
The punishments enumerated in the statutes are equal for Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinols in all but one instance. The only difference is the decreased penalties for the possession of, or distribution without remuneration of, a small amount of plant-form Marijuana. This provision does not include Tetrahydrocannabinols. The statute specifically excludes the “resinous form” of Marijuana from inclusion in the definition.
Possession, distribution without remuneration, or sale of less than 5kg of Tetrahydrocannabinols is therefore subject to a term of incarceration not to exceed 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000. For any of the above crimes, if a person has previously been convicted of a drug crime, the maximum period of incarceration and the maximum fine both double, and a mandatory minimum of 6 months imprisonment is imposed.
§ 152.02 of the Minnesota Statutes
§ 152.01 of the Minnesota Statutes
§ 152.027 of the Minnesota Statutes
§ 152.025 of the Minnesota Statutes
Soutor v. State, 342 N.W.2d 175 (Ct. App. Min. 1984)
Possession of paraphernalia is a petty misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $300.
Sale or advertising of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.
Sale to a minor is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $3,000 and a maximum sentence of imprisonment of up to 1 year.
Section 152.092 of the Minnesota Statutes
When a person is convicted of possession or sale of marijuana, the sentencing court shall determine whether the person unlawfully sold or possessed the controlled substance while driving a motor vehicle. If so, the court shall notify the commissioner of public safety of its determination and order the commissioner to revoke the person’s driver’s license for 30 days.
Section 152.0271 of the Minnesota Statutes
In Minnesota, a person is guilty of a DWI if he or she drives while under the influence of a controlled substance, or if the person is knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance that affects the nervous system, brain, or muscles so as to substantially impair the person’s ability to drive. Minn. Stat. Ann. §§ 169A.20[1](2)-(3) (West 2010).
NOTE: Minnesota has a zero tolerance DUI offense if a person tests positive for schedule I & II controlled substances or associated metabolites other than marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols. Actual impairment is not a necessary element of this offense. Id. § 169A.20[1](7).
Any person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of a motor vehicle within Minnesota shall be subject to a chemical test of that person’s blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining the presence of alcohol, a controlled substance or its metabolite, or a hazardous substance. Id. § 169A.51[1](a).
Withholding right of accused to confer with counsel before making a decision about taking a chemical test renders the test results or evidence of a test refusal inadmissible. State v. Schmidt, 712 N.W.2d 530 (2006).
It is a crime for any person to refuse to submit to a chemical test of the person’s blood, breath, or urine. Id. § 169A.20
At the time the officer requests the test, the officer shall give the driver a set of warnings, known as an implied consent advisory. Id. § 169A.51[2].
The officer chooses whether the test is of blood, breath, or urine. Action may be taken against a person who refuses to take a blood or urine test only if an alternative test was offered. Id. § 169A.51[3]-[4].
If a person refuses to permit a test the driver’s license shall be immediately suspended. Id . § 169A.51[3](a).
Refusal of a test will result in additional license restrictions if defendant is convicted of DUI. Id.
NOTE: for offenses occurring within ten (10) years.
3rd offense within 5 years; not less than 2 years (90 days or 180 days mandatory) revocation for 4th or subsequent offense.
First Offense misdemeanor Up to 90 days imprisonment; not more than a $1000 fine; up to 180 days of license suspension (180 days is a mandatory minimum if defendant refused a chemical test). Id. § 169A.27(2).
Second Offense – minimum of 30 days of incarceration, at least 48 hours must be served in a local correctional facility; OR, 8 hours of community work service for each day less than 30 days that the person is ordered to serve in a local correctional facility; up to 1 year of license suspension(180 days is a mandatory minimum if defendant refused a chemical test). Id. §§ 169A.275(1)(a)(1)-(2).
Third Offense – minimum of 90 days of incarceration; at least 30 days must be served consecutively in a local correctional facility; OR, mandatory participation in an intense supervision probation program for repeat DWI offenders, and consecutively serve at least 6 days in a local correctional facility; license suspension of up to 2 years. Id. §§ 169A.275(2)(a)(1)-(2).
Fourth Offense – minimum of 180 days of incarceration at least 30 days must be served consecutively in a local correctional facility; OR, mandatory participation in an intense supervision probation program for repeat DWI offenders, and consecutively serve at least 6 days in a local correctional facility; OR, program of staggered sentencing, with a minimum of 180 days of incarceration; at least 30 days that must be served consecutively in a local correctional facility; OR, mandatory participation in an intense supervision probation program for repeat DWI offenders, and consecutively serve at least 6 days in a local correctional facility; indefinite license revocation. Id. §§ 169A.275(3)(a)(1)-(3).
Fifth and Subsequent Offense – minimum of one year incarceration, at least 60 days which must be served consecutively in a local correctional facility; OR, mandatory participation in an intense supervision probation program for repeat DWI offenders, and consecutively serve at least 6 days in a local correctional facility; OR, program of staggered sentencing, with a minimum of one year of incarceration; at least 60 days that must be served consecutively in a local correctional facility; OR, mandatory participation in an intense supervision probation program for repeat DWI offenders, and consecutively serve at least 6 days in a local correctional facility; indefinite license revocation. Id. §§ 169A.275(4)(a)(1)-(3).
In Minnesota, sobriety checkpoints are illegal under the state constitution.
Police use of temporary roadblock to stop cars and investigate large number of drivers in the hope of discovering evidence of alcohol-impaired driving by some violates Minnesota state constitution, which requires that a driver is not arbitrarily subjected to an investigative stop without and office first having articulable suspicion of criminal wrongdoing.Ascher v. Comm. of Public Safety, 519 N.W.2d 183 (1994); Gray v. Comm. of Public Safety, 519 N.W.2d 187 (1994).
State v. Prax, 686 N.W.2d 45(2004) — Law enforcement officer had probable cause to arrest defendant for DWI, even though defendant performed well on many field sobriety tests because officer saw defendant drift over lane dividers, weave within his lane, and make illegal left turn at stoplight. Defendant had dilated pupils, and anxious behavior. The well trained officer recognized defendant’s behavior as consistent with a person under the influence of marijuana.
Minnesota has a zero tolerance per se drugged driving law enacted for controlled substances, not including cannabis or cannabis metabolites.
The law states, “It is a crime for any person to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle … when the person’s body contains any amount of a controlled substance in schedule I or II other than marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols.” (Minnesota Statutes Annotated Section 169A.20)
Summary: Provisions of Senate File 5 (Sections 38 to 46, entitled ‘The Industrial Hemp Development Act’) define hemp as an “agricultural crop” and authorize the Commission of Agriculture to establish a pilot program permitting “institutions of higher education to grow or cultivate industrial hemp … for the purpose of agricultural or academic research.”
Tourette’s Syndrome* (as of July 1, 2018)
30 day supply but only non-smokable preparations allowed
Yes, no more than eight
State Code Stat. 297D
Tax Rate $3.50/gram
Penalty for Nonpayment (Civil and Criminal ) 200% of tax and up to $14k or 7 years prison or both
Withstood a constitutional attack on the grounds of self-incrimination in Sisson v. Triplett, 428 NW 2d 565.