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This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly prohibit vaporizing or smoking of cannabis (including medical cannabis, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, and hemp-derived consumer products) in multifamily housing buildings, including their balconies and patios. The bill establishes a civil administrative fine of $250 for violating this prohibition. The legislation builds upon existing restrictions on medical cannabis use, which already prevent consumption in various public and sensitive locations such as school buses, correctional facilities, child care facilities, public transportation, and places where minors might be exposed. By removing the previous language that limited the restriction to "except for the use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products," the bill now applies the prohibition universally across all types of cannabis products, ensuring consistent rules for vaporizing and smoking in multifamily housing settings. This change aims to protect residents from secondhand smoke and vapor, maintain clean air standards in shared living spaces, and prevent potential nuisances or health risks associated with cannabis consumption in close proximity to other residents.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2198&ssn=0&y=2025