Bill > HF2285

This bill legalizes the possession and consumption of cannabis for individuals 21 years of age or older, establishes a regulatory framework for commercial cannabis establishments, authorizes rulemaking and fees, provides penalties for violations, imposes sales taxes, enables the expungement of certain prior cannabis-related convictions, and modifies the Clean Indoor Air Act to address cannabis use. Specifically, the bill defines various terms related to cannabis, assigns duties to the Department of Commerce to regulate the industry, establishes licensing requirements and fees for cannabis establishments, authorizes local governments to regulate cannabis lounges and impose certain other restrictions, creates an Office of Equitable Cannabis Business Development to promote participation by individuals from disproportionately impacted communities and minority-owned businesses, establishes a seed-to-sale tracking system, sets labeling and testing requirements, and outlines enforcement and administrative procedures. The bill also creates a cannabis tax and provides for the deposit of revenues into a cannabis account, a portion of which is allocated to early childhood education, substance abuse programs, and cannabis-related research at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, the bill repeals criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of cannabis and provides for the expungement of certain prior cannabis-related convictions. Finally, the bill updates the Clean Indoor Air Act to include the use of cannabis and electronic cannabis delivery devices, and prohibits their use in public schools.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2285&ssn=0&y=2019