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I„ <br /> s <br /> related to the expungement, including the records of the person's arrest, indictment,trial <br /> verdict, and dismissal or discharge of the case. f <br /> Certain felony convictions will be reviewed by the Cannabis Expungement Board to determine <br /> what,if any, action should be taken related to a prior conviction. Cities will be required to <br /> provide the Cannabis Expungement Board free access to records held by law enforcement <br /> agencies or prosecuting authorities. <br /> Return to top of page <br /> s <br /> Q31. Can a city prohibit the use of cannabis in public places? <br /> A31.A city may adopt an ordinance establishing a petty misdemeanor offense for a person who <br /> unlawfully uses cannabis flower, cannabis products,lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp- <br /> derived consumer products in a public place other than the following; <br /> * A private residence including the person's curtilage or yard. <br /> ® Private property not generally accessible by the public, unless the person is explicitly <br /> prohibited from consuming cannabis flower, cannabis products,lower-potency hem <br /> p g � p � P y p <br /> edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products on the property by the owner of the property. <br /> ® The premises of an establishment or event licensed to permit on-site consumption. <br /> Cities will need to work with their city attorney to craft an ordinance defining the areas where <br /> cannabis use will be prohibited. <br /> Return to to of a e <br /> P "_ <br /> F>. <br /> y'. <br /> E„ <br /> Q32. Can our city ban the smoking of cannabis in public places? <br /> A32.A city may adopt an ordinance establishing a petty misdemeanor offense for a person who <br /> unlawfully uses cannabis flower, cannabis products,lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp- <br /> derived consumer products in a public place other than the following: <br /> • A private residence including the person's curtilage or yard. . <br /> • Private property not generally accessible by the public, unless the person is explicitly <br /> prohibited from consuming cannabis flower, cannabis products,lower-potency hemp <br /> edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products on the property by the owner of the property. <br /> The premises of an establishment or event licensed to permit on-site consumption. <br /> In addition,under the Minnesota Clear Indoor Air Act, cities are authorized to adopt more <br /> stringent regulations on smoking to protect individuals from secondhand smoke or from <br /> involuntary exposure to aerosol or vapor from electronic smoking devices. Cities have used this <br /> 4. <br /> authority to prohibit smoking of tobacco products in public areas including parks, distances <br /> from business entrances, and outdoor restaurant patios.This same authority could be used to <br /> prohibit the smoking of cannabis in those areas. <br /> Cities should check their ordinances to determine if a prohibition on smoking tobacco <br /> products in public places w' ould also apply to cannabis products. <br /> Return to top of page lie <br /> ee <br /> e <br />