Minn. Stat. § 18K.08
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§ 18K.08 DEFENSE FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA.
Official statutory text
It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the possession of marijuana under chapter 152 if:
(1) the defendant possesses industrial hemp grown pursuant to this chapter; or
(2) the defendant has a valid controlled substance registration from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, if required under federal law.
(1) the defendant possesses industrial hemp grown pursuant to this chapter; or
(2) the defendant has a valid controlled substance registration from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, if required under federal law.
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