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Minnesota Statutes Health (Ch. 144-159) § 152.0264. Cannabis sale crimes

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Subdivision 1. Sale of cannabis in the first degree. An adult is guilty of the sale of cannabis in the first degree and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both, if the adult unlawfully sells more than two ounces of cannabis flower; more than eight grams of cannabis concentrate; or edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products infused with more than 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol:

(1) to a minor and the defendant is more than 36 months older than the minor;

(2) within ten years of two or more convictions under subdivision 2 or 3; or

(3) within ten years of a conviction under this subdivision.

Subd. 2. Sale of cannabis in the second degree. An adult is guilty of sale of cannabis in the second degree and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 364 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both, if the adult:

(1) unlawfully sells more than two ounces of cannabis flower; more than eight grams of cannabis concentrate; or edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products infused with more than 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol:

(i) in a school zone, a park zone, or a drug treatment facility; or

(ii) within ten years of a conviction under subdivision 1, 2, or 3; or

(2) unlawfully sells cannabis flower, cannabis concentrate, edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to a minor.

Subd. 3. Sale of cannabis in the third degree. An adult is guilty of sale of cannabis in the third degree and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both, if the adult unlawfully sells:

(1) more than two ounces of cannabis flower;

(2) more than eight grams of cannabis concentrate; or

(3) edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products infused with more than 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol.

Subd. 4. Sale of cannabis in the fourth degree. (a) An adult is guilty of a petty misdemeanor if the adult unlawfully sells:

(1) not more than two ounces of cannabis flower;

(2) not more than eight grams of cannabis concentrate; or

(3) edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products infused with not more than 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol.

(b) A sale for no remuneration by an individual over the age of 21 to another individual over the age of 21 is not an unlawful sale under this subdivision.

Subd. 5. Sale of cannabis by a minor. (a) A minor is guilty of a petty misdemeanor if the minor unlawfully sells:

(1) not more than two ounces of cannabis flower;

(2) not more than eight grams of cannabis concentrate; or

(3) edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products infused with not more than 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol.

(b) A minor is guilty of a misdemeanor if the minor unlawfully sells:

(1) more than two ounces of cannabis flower;

(2) more than eight grams of cannabis concentrate; or

(3) edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products infused with more than 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol.

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