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MN SF3061
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard Cohen
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AI Summary
- Authorizes courts to recognize medical necessity as a defense in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings involving marijuana use
- Allows defendants and persons in proceedings to introduce evidence or testimony regarding medical need for marijuana or therapeutic benefits derived from it
- Permits evidence of medical necessity to be considered as mitigating or exculpatory circumstances and during appeals of verdicts or rulings
- Excludes charges involving sale of more than a small amount of marijuana under Minnesota Statutes sections 152.021, 152.022, 152.023, and 152.024 from the medical necessity defense
- Excludes private contractual or disciplinary situations between employers and employees from the medical necessity defense, unless incorporated into a collective bargaining agreement
Legislative Description
Marijuana medical necessity defense authorization
Last Action
Senate: Introduction and first reading
3/8/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/8/2010
Full Bill Text
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