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cities to tax the products in their communities., however1MC is waiting on more information as to whether the -products would. be subject to a local food aiid beverage tax. Return to. top-QLwa. Enforcement and pub.li.c safety Q8. How is the *new law enforced? A8. The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy has regulatory autiority over drug products that are .implicitly or explicitly intended foxhuman or animal consumption. This includes products regulated in the new law. If a product does not meet all the requirements of the new law, the product. may be considered mis randed or adulterated. The -sale of a misbranded or adulterated product is -a-misdemeanor-level crime which is to be prosecuted by the county_ a torn . where*the offense took place. Questions regarding-whefher.a specifla product deviates from the%requiremetts of the new law should be forwarded tothe Minnesota Board of Pharmacy_. The Board of.Pharmacy has provided a.form to file com I in --against licensed oi- unlicensed cannabis businesses (pdf). and -an pectiori c eckd st to assist law enforcement (pdf - In addition, the new law limits the sale of *CBD -and*THC products to persons. over the age of 21. The sale.-of-CBD and `I'HC products to a person:under the age of 21 is a _misdemeanor -level cr_ ime which is to be prosecuted by the coun attorne , where the offense took: -place. Cities will need to. work. with local law enforcement and the county attorney to determine how to enforee this requirement. If cities desire. to further regulate CBD and THC products within their jurisdiction, they will need to work with their city attorney to adopt.local regulations. The League is working with the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. and Minnesota Sheriff's Association to understand potential implications for.law enforcement and identify additional questions- pertaining to the enforcement of these new products along with employment related questions. for law enforcement, Q9. What are penalties for someone who violates? A9R A violation of the. new law is a misdemeanor, In most cases; the..county attorney_ is charged With prosecuting these uiolatians. Q10. How do our officers determine if a driver is under the influence of these new products? A10. The new law does not change the current rules relating to driv'ing.under the influence of a cannabinoid.. Officers should use the same process to determine .sobriety as they have used if they suspected a driver was under the. influence.-ofmarijuana: