Politics & Government
Proposal Would Double The Number Of Plants Medical Cannabis Patients Can Grow At Home
The more than 41,000 enrolled in the medical program could also designate a registered caregiver to grow the plants on their behalf.
March 26, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota medical cannabis patients would be able to grow up to 16 plants at home under a bill in the state legislature — double the amount allowed for adults under the new law legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
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The more than 41,000 enrolled in the medical program could also designate a registered caregiver to grow the plants on their behalf.
Caregivers can already pick up cannabis products from state-licensed medical dispensaries. Rep. Jessica Hanson, DFL-Burnsville, told a House panel Monday that the change would allow more people to participate in home-growing when they otherwise couldn't tend to the plants on their own.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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