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Cannabis legal for adults 21 and older as of Aug. 1

Adult cannabis use by people age 21 and older is legal in the state of Minnesota as of Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Things to know about the new law:

• Cannabis can be used by people 21 and older on private property, private residences and places with approved licenses or an event permit.
• Cannabis cannot be used when operating a motor vehicle.
• Smoking cannabis is prohibited anywhere smoking commercial tobacco is prohibited. Ramsey County's Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Use Ordinance prohibits smoking of any kind - including cannabis - on any property that is owned, leased, rented, contracted or otherwise used or controlled by Ramsey County. Smoking or vaping adult-use cannabis products is prohibited in multifamily housing buildings.

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