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.
USDA approves Minnesota hemp production plan
The USDA has approved Minnesota's hemp production plan, enabling the state to regulate its own hemp cultivation program. This approval allows Minnesota to implement state-specific...
Farm Progress
Office of Cannabis Management launches statewide listening tour by meeting with Pine County officials
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched a statewide listening tour, beginning with a meeting with Pine County officials to gather input on cannabis regulation...
Wcmp
US (MN): OCM denies petition to add inhalers, flowers, concentrates to medical program
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) denied a petition requesting the addition of inhalers, flowers, and concentrates to the state's medical cannabis program. The decis...
MMJDaily
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
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
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
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
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Freezes Legend Technical Services' Testing Lab License
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has frozen the testing lab license of Legend Technical Services. This enforcement action affects a licensed cannabis testing faci...
Hemp Gazette
New interim director named for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management has appointed a new interim director. The appointment represents a leadership change at the state agency responsible for overseeing canna...
kare11.com
Erin DuPree appointed as Minnesota’s first Office of Cannabis Management Director
Erin DuPree has been appointed as the director of Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management, marking the establishment of the state's first dedicated cannabis regulatory leadershi...
WDIO.com
Anoka opens country’s only city-owned dispensary
Anoka, Minnesota has opened what is described as the country's only city-owned cannabis dispensary, representing a unique municipal approach to retail cannabis operations. This mi...
Star Tribune
Minnesota’s next top cannabis regulator will see more green
Minnesota is appointing a new top cannabis regulator who will oversee the state's cannabis industry as it expands. The article discusses the leadership transition and the regulato...
MPR News
Appeals court reverses Albert Lea’s denial of cannabis business registration
Minnesota's appeals court has reversed Albert Lea's denial of a cannabis business registration, overturning the city's earlier decision to reject the application. This ruling addr...
KTTC
House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain
The Minnesota House of Representatives approved a cannabis bill that establishes a new license type and implements a streamlined supply chain framework for the state's cannabis in...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
US (MN): House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain
The Minnesota House has approved a cannabis bill that introduces new licensing provisions and streamlines the supply chain for cannabis operations. This legislative action represe...
MMJDaily
Farmington Growers Sue Township Over Cannabis Denial
Farmington Growers has filed a lawsuit against Farmington Township regarding the denial of a cannabis cultivation or retail license application. The case represents a local legal ...
Hoodline
Albert Lea approves two of three cannabis businesses
Albert Lea city officials approved licenses for two of three cannabis businesses that applied to operate in the city. The decision reflects local regulatory action on cannabis ret...
KTTC
Minnesota's Recreational Marijuana Market Launches, With First Sales At Non-Tribal Dispensaries
Minnesota has launched its recreational marijuana market with first sales occurring at non-tribal dispensaries. This marks a significant milestone in the state's cannabis industry...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now accepting applications
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has begun accepting applications, likely for cannabis business licenses or related permits as part of Minnesota's cannabis regula...
WDIO.com
Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns; Adult-Use Sales Launch Date Still Unknown
Minnesota's top cannabis regulator has resigned, leaving uncertainty about the timeline for adult-use cannabis sales launches in the state. The departure occurs as Minnesota conti...
Cannabis Business Times
Minnesota cannabis office ends license preapproval process - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has discontinued its license preapproval process for cannabis applicants. This change affects how businesses apply for and receiv...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Erin DuPree named Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Erin DuPree has been appointed as Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), a newly established state agency tasked with overseeing cannabis regulatio...
CBS News
Meet the woman tapped to lead Minnesota's new cannabis agency
Minnesota has selected a woman to lead the state's newly established cannabis regulatory agency. This appointment represents a key milestone in implementing Minnesota's cannabis p...
kare11.com
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