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Advocates Argue Amendment In Minnesota Constitution Allows Sale Of Home-Grown Weed

Amendment 3: "Any person may sell or peddle the products of the farm or garden occupied and cultivated by him without obtaining a license."

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August 2, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS – Most marijuana dispensaries likely won't show up until 2025, but some Minnesotans argue selling home-grown weed is, in fact, legal right now.

Advocates believe they've found a loophole in a 1906 amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. Amendment 3 says, "Any person may sell or peddle the products of the farm or garden occupied and cultivated by him without obtaining a license."

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Selling aside, Minnesotans can now legally grow up to four flowering plants at home, which is what Bridgette Pinder is doing. She owns Grounded Gardens, a St. Paul cannabis store that opened its doors Tuesday.

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