MN HF3964

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 152.32, subdivision 1 to clarify that patients enrolled in the medical cannabis registry program have a presumption of authorized use, which can only be rebutted by evidence the conduct was not for treating a qualifying medical condition.

Adds language stating that Minnesota's medical cannabis program does not create conflict with federal drug laws and is consistent with United States Code, title 21, section 903.

Requires the commissioner of health to apply to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Diversion Control by September 1, 2022 for an exception under Code of Federal Regulations, title 21, section 1307.03.

Directs the DEA application to request formal written acknowledgment that the federal Schedule I listing of marijuana, marijuana extract, and tetrahydrocannabinols does not apply to Minnesota's protected medical cannabis activities.

Requires the application to include the list of presumptions from Minnesota Statutes section 152.32, subdivision 1.