Can I use medical cannabis on probation? Parole? Conditional release?

According to Minnesota Department of Corrections guidelines, those on probation may use medical cannabis, but those on parole after serving a prison sentence may not. Courts have allowed individuals on conditional release (pre-trial) to use medical cannabis.  Patients should always talk to their attorney to see if talking to a probation officer would be beneficial, [...]

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Can an employer fire me for using medical cannabis? Refuse to hire me?

Minnesota State Law provides limited protection for patients based on enrollment in the registry program, or the patient’s positive drug test; this extends to hiring, termination, or any other condition of employment, unless the employer stands to lose a monetary or licensing related benefit or is prohibited from allowing use under federal law. If you [...]

By |2018-08-22T20:51:24-05:00August 22nd, 2018||0 Comments

I’m a student, can I get kicked out for using medical cannabis?

Minnesota State Law prohibits schools from discriminating against a patient solely for the patient’s enrollment in the medical cannabis registry, unless failure to do so would violate federal law or regulations or cause the school to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law. Schools are not required to permit possession or consumption on [...]

By |2018-08-22T20:51:32-05:00August 22nd, 2018||0 Comments

Can my landlord kick me out for using medical cannabis?

Minnesota State Law prohibits landlords from discriminating against a patient solely for the patient’s enrollment in the medical cannabis registry, unless failure to do so would violate federal law or regulations (this typically applies to Section 8 housing). Landlords are not required to permit possession or consumption in rental properties. Please consult an attorney if [...]

By |2018-08-22T20:51:38-05:00August 22nd, 2018||0 Comments

Will medical cannabis effect a Child Protective Services case against me? Custody hearings?

Minnesota state law prohibits denial of child custody, visitation rights, or parenting time with a minor child solely based on the individual’s status as a medical cannabis patient.The law provides that there is no presumption of neglect or child endangerment for using medical cannabis in compliance with Minnesota State Law, unless the patient’s behavior creates [...]

By |2018-08-22T20:51:59-05:00August 22nd, 2018||0 Comments

Can I drive while on medical cannabis? What if I get pulled over?

Minnesota State Law prohibits patients from operating, navigating, or being in actual physical control of any motor vehicle, aircraft, train, or motorboat while under the influence of medical cannabis. If you are pulled over and the officer asks, show them your label or packaging for your medical cannabis. If your medical cannabis is seized, you [...]

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