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MN SF619
MN SF619Cannabis cultivation, consumption, use, and possession authorization, regulation, taxation, and clean indoor act modification; controlled substances act and offenses expungement
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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020
05/17/2020
Introduced Session
91st Legislature 2019-2020
Bill Summary
Cannabis cultivation, consumption, use, and possession authorization, regulation, taxation, and clean indoor act modification; controlled substances act and offenses expungement
AI Summary
This bill:
Legalizes the cultivation, consumption, use, and possession of cannabis, cannabis products, and cannabis accessories for individuals 21 and older, subject to certain restrictions. It establishes a regulatory framework for the licensing and operation of cannabis establishments, including cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, testing facilities, and retail stores. The bill requires cannabis and cannabis products to be tested for safety and potency, and sets packaging and labeling requirements. It allows local governments to regulate the time, place, and manner of cannabis-related activity, but prohibits them from criminalizing such activity. The bill also modifies the Clean Indoor Air Act to treat cannabis and cannabis products similarly to tobacco, and expunges certain prior convictions for small amounts of marijuana. Finally, the bill creates a new cannabis tax and establishes a special revenue fund to finance various public health, safety, and economic initiatives related to cannabis.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Author added Hawj (on 01/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0619&ssn=0&y=2019 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF619&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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