Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 829 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Dabney: Weed breathalyzers and saliva tests? Let’s be real about their limits.
An opinion piece discussing the scientific limitations of cannabis breathalyzers and saliva tests for impairment detection. The article examines the challenges and unreliability o...
Star Tribune
Low-dose vapes, pre-rolls recalled for having too much THC in them - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Low-dose cannabis vapes and pre-rolls have been recalled due to containing excessive THC levels beyond labeled amounts. The recall indicates a product labeling or manufacturing co...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota Allows Hemp Businesses to Continue Using Out-of-State Testing Labs Until Next Year
Minnesota has granted hemp businesses an extension to continue using out-of-state testing laboratories until next year, rather than immediately requiring in-state testing complian...
Ganjapreneur
Twin Cities Cannabis Sales Hit By Weeks-Long Testing Backlog
Cannabis retailers in the Twin Cities area are experiencing significant delays in product sales due to a weeks-long testing backlog at state-approved laboratories. The backlog is ...
Hoodline
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailer, manufacturer, and wholesaler business licenses
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has resumed accepting business license applications for lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, mar...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Tests confirm Minnesota hemp retailers have sold marijuana, but state has new enforcement plan
Testing has confirmed that some Minnesota hemp retailers have sold products containing marijuana in violation of state law. The Minnesota state government has announced a new enfo...
MinnPost
Bill to allow Minnesota hemp producers to continue out-of-state testing heads to governor’s desk
A Minnesota bill enabling hemp producers to continue using out-of-state testing facilities has advanced to the governor's desk for consideration. The measure addresses regulatory ...
MPR News
Minnesota lawmakers consider ways to ease backlogs at state’s two cannabis testing labs
Minnesota lawmakers are considering options to address backlogs at the state's two cannabis testing laboratories. The article covers legislative discussions focused on resolving o...
MPR News
Hemp businesses in Minnesota struggle with lab bottleneck - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Hemp businesses in Minnesota are experiencing delays and bottlenecks at testing laboratories, creating operational challenges for the industry. The article reports on supply chain...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota Tightens Rules on Marijuana Drug Tests at Work
Minnesota has implemented stricter regulations governing workplace marijuana drug testing, likely establishing new standards or limitations on employer testing practices. This rep...
Forbes
Most hemp edibles, beverages still legal under Minnesota marijuana law, but with higher taxes and new testing
Most hemp edibles and beverages remain legal in Minnesota under the state's marijuana law, though they are now subject to higher taxes and new testing requirements. These regulato...
minnpost.com
Governor Tim Walz signs bipartisan bill allowing Minnesota hemp businesses to continue using out-of-state testing facilities through May 2027
Change in statute will offer immediate relief to hemp and cannabis businesses experiencing product testing delays. Today, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill passed by the Minnesota L...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Walz signs Tribal-state cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community
Recent developments with Tribal-state compacts, medical cannabis dispensaries, and testing facilities mean adult-use retail products are now available in Minnesota
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Office of Cannabis Management announces adult-use cannabis sales expanding across Minnesota
Recent developments with Tribal-state compacts, medical cannabis dispensaries, and testing facilities mean adult-use retail products are now available in Minnesota
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Office of Cannabis Management now accepting cannabis business license applications
Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) began accepting applications for cannabis business licenses. During this license cycle, which will remain open until March...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
Office of Cannabis Management will accept cannabis business license applications beginning February 18
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced it will accept applications for cannabis business licenses beginning February 18 and ending March 14. During this licen...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
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