(A) (1) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the terms CANNABIS FLOWER, CANNABIS PRODUCTS, LOWER-POTENCY HEMP EDIBLES, and HEMP-DERIVED CONSUMER PRODUCTS shall have the definitions given to them in M.S. § 342.01, as it may be amended from time to time.
(2) For purposes of this section, PUBLIC PLACE is defined as any indoor or outdoor area that is used or held out for use by the public whether owned or operated by public or private interests. Pursuant to M.S. § 152.0263, subd. 5, PUBLIC PLACE does not include the following:
(a) A private residence, including a person’s curtilage or yard;
(b) Private property not generally accessible by the public; and
(c) The premises of an establishment or event licensed to permit on-site consumption of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products.
(B) Public use prohibited. No person shall use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in a public place. A violation of this section shall be considered a petty misdemeanor notwithstanding any other penalty provision in the city code.
(Ord. 572, passed 8-14-23)