MN HF175

Allows medical cannabis manufacturers to distribute products to patients enrolled in Tribal medical cannabis programs, with manufacturers required to provide valid registration verification and photographic identification prior to distribution.

Permits Tribal medical cannabis program manufacturers to transport medical cannabis to state testing laboratories and other Indian lands, with vehicles staffed by at least two employees carrying identification and a detailed transportation manifest.

Requires manufacturers to submit weekly reports to the commissioner for Tribal medical cannabis program patient transactions, including patient program name, amounts, chemical composition, and tracking numbers.

Extends criminal and civil protections to Tribal medical cannabis program patients and manufacturers, including presumption of authorized use, immunity from forfeiture, and prohibition on law enforcement access to patient registry without valid search warrant.

Modifies criminal penalty for intentional diversion to include transfers to Tribal medical cannabis program patients as lawful recipients, maintaining felony punishment of up to two years imprisonment or $3,000 fine for unauthorized transfers.