Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

56.02.010 Exemption from Prosecution for Certain Acts

(a) A person who holds a valid Registration card is exempt from prosecution or civil penalty imposed by the Commission or in the Tribal Court for:

(1) Use of Marijuana, planting or seeding, cultivating or harvesting, possession, delivery, production, or conducting licensed research and development of Marijuana.

(2) Aiding and abetting another holder of a valid Registration card in the personal use of Marijuana, or in the licensed possession, delivery, or production of Marijuana.

(3) Any other criminal offense in which the use, possession, delivery, or production of Marijuana is an element.

(b) No person may be subject to prosecution or civil penalty imposed by the Commission or by the Tribal Court for constructive possession, conspiracy, or any other criminal offense solely for being in the presence or vicinity of the use of Marijuana in accordance with the provisions of this title.

(c) No employee of a Marijuana Business shall be subject to prosecution or civil penalty in the Tribal Court for the cultivation, production or distribution of Marijuana in accordance with this title.

Original url: /us/nsn/tmchippewa/council/code/56.02.010

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