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.
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 ...
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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.
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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
DEA Announces New Marijuana Registration Forms For Manufacturing, Distribution And Testing Businesses
The DEA has announced new federal registration forms for state-licensed medical marijuana manufacturers, distributors, and testing businesses, expanding beyond the dispensary-only...
Marijuana Moment
New ATF Gun Form Recognizes Medical Marijuana’s Federally Legal Status Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has proposed revising Form 4473, the federal gun purchase form, to acknowledge medical marijuana's federally legal st...
Marijuana Moment
Guidance Memo | GM-2026-01
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued guidance memo GM-2026-01 clarifying that licensed cannabis cultivators are authorized to purchase immature cannabis plants...
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Guidance Memo | GM-2025-07
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued Guidance Memo GM-2025-07 establishing required warning language for all advertisements of cannabis businesses, hemp busine...
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Guidance Memo | GM-2025-06 (Updated Feb. 13, 2026)
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued an updated guidance memo (GM-2025-06) allowing cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, microbusinesses, and mezzobusinesses t...
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Guidance Memo | GM-2025-05 (Updated April 17, 2026)
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management issued an updated guidance memo (GM-2025-05, effective April 17, 2026) establishing requirements for licensed cultivators to obtain cannabi...
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Guidance Memo | GM-2025-04
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued Guidance Memo 2025-04 to clarify expectations for lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) manufacturer applicants submitting fina...
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Guidance Memo | GM-2025-03 (Updated Feb. 24, 2026)
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued an updated guidance memo clarifying the hemp product transition period and licensing timelines for lower-potency hemp edib...
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Guidance Memo | GM-2025-02
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued guidance memo GM-2025-02 establishing standards for importing hemp-derived products from out-of-state manufacturers. The m...
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Guidance Memo | GM-2025-01
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued Guidance Memo 2025-01 to clarify requirements for Final Plans of Record (FPOR) submissions from preliminarily approved can...
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Feds Announce Marijuana Industry Tax Guidance Is Coming As Rescheduling Takes Effect
Federal officials announced they will issue new tax guidance for the marijuana industry following the Trump administration's reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III. Under an...
Marijuana Moment
Federal Agencies Would Have To Study State Marijuana Laws Under New Directive From Congressional Committee
The House Appropriations Committee is expected to issue a directive requiring federal agencies to study the adequacy of state marijuana laws and assess methods for preventing dive...
Marijuana Moment
Office of Cannabis Management announces recipients of CanGrow grant funds to help farmers succeed in the cannabis industry
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced four organizations receiving CanGrow grant funding to support farmers entering or expanding into cannabis cultivation, and op...
MN Office of Cannabis Management
How could new attorney general impact cannabis rescheduling? (Newsletter: April 3, 2026)
A newsletter covering multiple cannabis policy developments including FDA CBD guidance, marijuana legalization initiatives in Massachusetts and DC, Texas medical marijuana licensi...
Marijuana Moment
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
FBI Says Agents Can Invest And Work In Hemp Companies But Not Marijuana Industry, Newly Declassified Memo Shows
A declassified 2022 FBI memo permits federal agents to invest in and work for hemp and CBD companies, while prohibiting investment in marijuana businesses, with an exception barri...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Will Let Hemp Businesses Keep Using Out-of-State Testing
Minnesota has decided to allow hemp businesses to continue using out-of-state testing services rather than requiring them to use only in-state laboratories. This decision affects ...
Cannabis Equipment 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
Breweries, liquor stores, and retailers navigate uncertain future of selling hemp products
Breweries, liquor stores, and retailers are grappling with regulatory uncertainty regarding the sale of hemp products. The article addresses the challenges these businesses face i...
WTIP
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...
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