Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 711 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Administrative Law Judge Approves OCM Cannabis Rules
An administrative law judge approved the OCM's final cannabis rules without changes on April 2, 2025, following submission on March 25. The rules were subsequently published in th...
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OCM Formal Draft Rules Published for 30-Day Public Comment
The OCM published its formal proposed rules in the State Register, opening a 30-day public comment period from January 13 to February 12, 2025. These rules would govern every aspe...
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OCM Publishes Preliminary Draft Rules for Public Feedback
The Office of Cannabis Management released preliminary draft rules for Minnesota's adult-use cannabis market, opening a public feedback period. The draft covered licensing require...
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Office of Cannabis Management Officially Established
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) officially launched operations on October 1, 2023, with Erin DuPree appointed as the first Director. The agency assumed regulator...
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Adult Possession and Home Cultivation Takes Effect
Most provisions of HF 100 took effect on August 1, 2023. Adults 21 and older could legally possess cannabis and begin home cultivation. Automatic expungement processes for qualify...
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Governor Walz Signs HF 100 — Adult-Use Cannabis Legalized
Governor Tim Walz signed HF 100 on May 30, 2023, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. The law allowed adults 21+ to possess up to 2 ounces of cannabis f...
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Minnesota House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill (HF 100)
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed HF 100, a comprehensive adult-use cannabis legalization bill, sending it to the Senate. The bill proposed full legalization for adult...
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