A group of home growers in Minnesota has filed the state’s first cannabis-related lawsuit, contending a century-old provision allows them to sell their marijuana without a license.

Four state residents are challenging the state’s new cannabis law that mandates only licensed businesses can sell marijuana, according to the MinnPost.

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The lawsuit, filed in Ramsey County District Court, names as defendants:

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the state’s chief marijuana regulator. OCM Interim Director Charlene Briner. State Attorney General Keith Ellison.

The lawsuit claims Article 13, Section 7 of the Massachusetts Constitution, which was adopted 120 years ago, supersedes the state’s new cannabis laws.

According to the early 20th century provision, “Any person may sell or peddle the products of

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