No. Minnesota defines medical cannabis as: “any species of the genus cannabis plant, or any mixture or preparation of them including whole plant extracts and resins, and is delivered in the form of: liquid, including but not limited to, oil; pill; vaporized delivery method with use of liquid oil (but which does not require the use of dried leaves or plant form); or any other method, excluding smoking, approved by the Commissioner of Health.” To date, the Commissioner of Health has approved topical application.

 

Upon registration, patients in the program agree to only receive medical cannabis from a registered manufacturer.