(A) Prohibited act. Except as otherwise provided in division (B) below, it is unlawful for any person to possess a small amount of marijuana, as defined in division (C) below, except when the possession is for the person’s use and is authorized by law.
(B) Medical exceptions. The provisions of M.S. §§ 152.0974, 152.11, and 152.12, as they may be amended from time to time, are made a part of this subchapter, and apply as lawful exceptions.
(C) Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MARIJUANA. As defined in M.S. § 152.01, Subd. 9, as it may be amended from time to time.
SMALL AMOUNT. One and one-half ounces or less of the nonresinous form of marijuana.
(D) Possession in a motor vehicle. It is unlawful for a person who is the owner of a motor vehicle, or the driver of the motor vehicle if the owner is not present, to possess or knowingly keep or allow to be kept in a motor vehicle within the area of the vehicle normally occupied by the driver or passengers more than five-hundredths of an ounce of marijuana. The prohibited area does not include the trunk of the vehicle but does include the utility or glove compartment.
(E) Discharge and dismissal. The provisions of M.S. § 152.18, as it may be amended from time to time, are made a part of this subchapter and apply to violations of this subchapter.
(F) Forfeiture. All marijuana which has been possessed in violation of this subchapter is subject to forfeiture and may be seized without process when the seizure is made incident to an arrest or pursuant to a search warrant.
(Prior Code, § 131.20) Penalty, see § 131.99