Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 702 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Minnesota opening new registration period for sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products
Minnesota is opening a new registration period for sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. This regulatory action affects businesses operating in the state's hemp-derived ca...
MPR News
What Illinois can learn from Minnesota's intoxicating hemp rules
An article examining Minnesota's hemp regulations and intoxicating hemp products, positioning them as a potential model for Illinois policy. The piece discusses regulatory approac...
Crain's Chicago Business
Feds Finalize New Rule Allowing Some Hemp Products As Medicare Advantage Benefits
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a federal rule allowing Medicare Advantage plans to cover certain hemp products as specialized, non-primarily heal...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota lawmakers tweak cannabis regulations as state issues first recalls
Minnesota lawmakers have adjusted cannabis regulations as the state issues its first product recalls. This development reflects ongoing refinement of the Minnesota cannabis regula...
MPR News
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Minnesota has introduced new regulatory rules that consolidate oversight of medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidance. Industry stakehold...
MSN
Navigating Minnesota’s New Rules for Manufacturers and Sellers of Lower Potency Hemp-Derived Edible Products
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules for manufacturers and sellers of lower potency hemp-derived edible products. The guidance covers compliance requirements for compani...
Vicente LLP
Cloquet sets cannabis business regulations
The city of Cloquet has established regulatory requirements for cannabis businesses operating within its jurisdiction. These regulations govern how cannabis retailers and other ca...
Cloquet Pine Journal
New Minnesota rules threaten local THC businesses' sales, favor out-of-state operators - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
New Minnesota regulatory rules have created conditions that disadvantage local THC businesses while potentially favoring out-of-state operators in the state's cannabis market. The...
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
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. The new rules have received ...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
US (MN): New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Minnesota has implemented new regulatory rules that consolidate oversight of medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, and hemp operations under unified guidelines. Industry stakeh...
MMJDaily
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management submits rules for final approval
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has submitted its proposed rules for final approval, advancing the state's cannabis regulatory framework. This submission represents a ...
CBS News
Minnesota opens hemp license applications before ban
Minnesota opened hemp license applications ahead of an impending ban on the crop. The state is allowing growers and processors to submit applications during a window before regula...
Finance & Commerce
State Hemp Policy Update: Farm Bill, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable provided a policy update covering federal Farm Bill provisions and hemp regulations across seven states including Minnesota, along with Illinois, Kentucky...
U.S. Hemp Roundtable
3 Senators File Bill to Keep Intoxicating Hemp Products Legal Until Late 2028
Three state senators have introduced legislation to extend the legal status of intoxicating hemp products until late 2028. The bill would delay regulatory restrictions or bans on ...
Cannabis Business Times
New Hemp product rules delay proposed under Hemp Planting Predictability Act - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Hemp Planting Predictability Act proposes delays to new hemp product rules implementation. The legislation aims to provide greater certainty for hemp growers regarding regulat...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
U.S. Senators developing new laws for THC and the Hemp industry
U.S. Senators are developing new legislative proposals related to THC regulation and the hemp industry. The specific details of the proposed laws are not provided in the available...
WDIO News
Local dispensaries weigh impact of proposed federal hemp THC restrictions
Local Minnesota dispensaries are assessing the potential impact of proposed federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products. The article examines how federal regulatory changes ...
valleynewslive.com
Regulatory Shakeup Rocks Minnesota’s Hemp‑THC Market
Minnesota's hemp-THC regulatory market is experiencing significant changes, though specific details about the nature and scope of these regulatory shifts are not provided in the a...
minneapolimedia.town.news
Minnesota offers clarity on new THC beverage rules, minimizing industry disruption
Minnesota has issued clarification on newly implemented THC beverage regulations to reduce confusion and disruption for industry stakeholders. The guidance addresses rules governi...
Star Tribune
THC drink makers fear new Minnesota rules could tank market
THC beverage manufacturers are expressing concerns that new Minnesota regulatory rules may negatively impact the market viability of their products. The article discusses industry...
Star Tribune
How Minnesota became the gold standard for hemp-THC sales
Minnesota has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for hemp-THC product sales, developing regulatory frameworks that serve as a model for other states. The article discuss...
CSP Daily News
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
Conferees OK cannabis agreement as Minnesota readies for adult-use market
Minnesota legislative conferees have approved a cannabis agreement as the state prepares to implement its adult-use cannabis market. This action represents a significant step forw...
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