It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the possession of marijuana under chapter 152 if:

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 18K.08

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

(1) the defendant possesses industrial hemp grown pursuant to this chapter; or

(2) the defendant has a valid controlled substance registration from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, if required under federal law.