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Legalization in Minnesota doesn't nullify federal law that classifies cannabis as a controlled substance

On Aug. 1, Minnesota became the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. But cannabis continues to be a Schedule 1 drug under federal law, which could have consequences for non U.S. citizens.

Legalization in Minnesota doesn't nullify federal law that classifies cannabis as a controlled substance

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