Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 830 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Amendments To Keep Hemp THC Products Federally Legal Won’t Get Votes After Congressional Committee Blocks Them
The House Rules Committee blocked amendments that would have prevented a scheduled federal ban on hemp THC products from taking effect in November. Rep. Andy Barr's proposal and o...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota House approves bill that legalizes psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use
The Minnesota House approved legislation that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use. This represents a significant policy shift in Minnesota's approach to contr...
CBS News
Minnesota farmers high on hemp's potential
Minnesota farmers are exploring hemp cultivation as a potential agricultural opportunity. The article discusses farmer interest in hemp production within the state.
MPR News
Hemp Companies Sue DEA, Challenging Agency’s Claim That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned
Hemp companies have filed lawsuits challenging the DEA's determination that hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a synthetically produced cannabinoid derived from cannabis plant components,...
Marijuana Moment
Trump Is Being Sued For Rescheduling Marijuana By Doctors And A Pharmaceutical Company Who Are ‘Aggrieved’ By The Move
A coalition of doctors, substance misuse professionals, and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical company has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and administration officials c...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Sees Stability in a Volatile Hemp Industry
The article reports on Minnesota's experience with stability in the hemp industry during a period of national volatility. The piece examines how Minnesota's regulatory framework a...
Cannabis Business Times
Hastings City Council to vote on increasing its cannabis business cap - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Hastings City Council is scheduled to vote on increasing the cap on the number of cannabis businesses allowed to operate within the city limits. This action reflects local reg...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The sky is not falling: how Minnesota is successfully regulating intoxicating hemp
This article discusses Minnesota's regulatory approach to intoxicating hemp products, suggesting the state has implemented effective oversight measures to manage this emerging pro...
greenstate.com
State Marijuana Officials Call Out ‘Frustrating’ Lack Of Federal Guidance On What Trump’s Rescheduling Move Means For Businesses
State marijuana regulatory officials are expressing frustration over the lack of clear federal guidance following the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to reschedule cannabis,...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management denies petition to add inhalers, flower and concentrates to medical program
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has denied a petition requesting the addition of inhalers, flower, and concentrates to the state's medical cannabis program. The ...
CBS News
GOP Lawmakers File Amendments To Prevent Federal Recriminalization Of Hemp THC Products This Year
Three Republican members of Congress, including Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), have filed separate amendments to agriculture legislation to prevent a scheduled federal ban on hemp THC pro...
Marijuana Moment
MN cannabis office's listening tour to stop in Bemidji, Duluth
Minnesota's cannabis office is conducting a listening tour with scheduled stops in Bemidji and Duluth to gather public input on cannabis industry implementation and regulation.
KAXE
How to Acquire a Minnesota Cannabis License - Canna Law Blog™ - harris-sliwoski.com
A legal resource article explaining the process and requirements for acquiring a cannabis license in Minnesota.
harris-sliwoski.com
Lawmakers Push IRS To Issue ‘Prompt’ Tax Guidance For Marijuana Businesses Now That Rescheduling Is Happening
Congressional lawmakers are urging the IRS to provide expedited tax guidance for state-legal cannabis businesses following the Trump administration's move to reschedule cannabis a...
Marijuana Moment
Apparent loophole in Minnesota law could allow higher-potency hemp sales
Minnesota's hemp regulations may contain a loophole that could permit the sale of higher-potency hemp products than currently allowed under state law. The article examines potenti...
MJBizDaily
Minnesota Regulators Freeze Cannabis Testing Lab’s License
Minnesota regulators have frozen the license of a cannabis testing laboratory operating in the state. The action represents a regulatory enforcement measure by Minnesota's cannabi...
Ganjapreneur
Minnesota Governor Walz Signs Landmark Cannabis Omnibus Bill, Reshaping State’s Cannabis Industry
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a landmark cannabis omnibus bill that significantly reshapes the state's cannabis regulatory framework and industry operations. This legisla...
Foley Hoag
Here’s how a new law will change Minnesota’s cannabis and hemp industries
Minnesota has enacted new legislation that will modify regulations and operations within the state's cannabis and hemp industries. The law represents a significant policy update a...
MPR News
State Attorneys General File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move
Three Republican state attorneys general from Indiana, Nebraska, and Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Department of Justice decision t...
Marijuana Moment
It’ll Be An ‘Uphill Path’ To Stop A Federal Ban On Hemp THC Products This Year, Ted Cruz Says
Senator Ted Cruz states that efforts to prevent the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products scheduled for later this year face significant obstacles, but suggests legislati...
Marijuana Moment
House adopts robust amendment to DFL marijuana bill creating hemp licensing system
The Minnesota House adopted an amendment to a DFL-supported marijuana bill that establishes a hemp licensing system. This legislative action represents a significant development i...
Minnesota Reformer
Marijuana Legalization Supporters And Opponents File Notices To Participate In DEA Hearing On Rescheduling Next Month
Advocacy organizations from both sides of the marijuana legalization debate have filed notices to participate in an upcoming DEA hearing on federal cannabis rescheduling scheduled...
Marijuana Moment
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Moves To Reshape Cannabis Industry As Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Market Streamlining Bill
Minnesota lawmakers have approved a sweeping bill to streamline and reshape the state's cannabis industry. The legislation represents a significant restructuring of Minnesota's ca...
MinneapoliMedia
Congress Is Unlikely To Prevent A New Federal Ban On Hemp THC Products This Year, Top Marijuana Reform Group Says
The Marijuana Policy Project states that Congress is unlikely to pass legislation this year to prevent a federal ban on hemp THC products that was enacted in the previous year. Th...
Marijuana Moment
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