Wide acclaim met Minnesota’s decrim law in 1976. It “decriminalized” possession of a small amount of marijuana, by making it a petty misdemeanor, so it would no longer be a criminal offense. Or did it? Not really. And that’s the bad news. But the good news is that we can clean up the law with… Read More »Why Minnesota’s Marijuana Decrim Law Is Broken; How To Fix It
Is it time? Opposing legalization is now political suicide Opposing marijuana legalization for responsible adult use is now political suicide. That might surprise some. But much has changed. Recently Gallup reported its polling on the issue: “Sixty-six percent of Americans now support legalizing marijuana.” Democracy? Bipartisan Majorities And support is bipartisan. More Democrats support marijuana legalization than Republicans. But “Gallup found… Read More »Marijuana Legalization in Minnesota: the Right Way
One quarter gram marijuana oil threshold Quarter gram marijuana oil: The Minnesota Legislature made some changes to Minnesota “Controlled Substance” laws, effective August 1, 2016. One change created a Gross Misdemeanor for some “controlled substance” possession, for less than 0.25 grams or one dosage unit. Limitations Limited to first-timers: This law only applies to a person “not …… Read More »Less Than Quarter Gram Possession Gross Misdemeanor
Juliet is “not yet fourteen” In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Lady Capulet says her daughter is “not yet fourteen.” Juliet was two weeks from her fourteenth birthday. “Ready for marriage,” her mother said. After all, Lady Capulet says, she was already a mother at that age. Though we never are told her lover Romeo’s age, it’s apparent… Read More »Romeo and Juliet Law: Minnesota Age-Based Sex Crimes
Is Hemp CBD legal in Minnesota? The law could be easier to follow. But the answers are here. CBD sourced from hemp was legal under Minnesota law. And since 2019 CBD with less than 0.3% THC is legal to possess. Moreover, a federal law prohibits spending on federal prosecution of people with state-legal hemp CBD. So… Read More »The Roots of CBD, Hemp & Law in Minnesota