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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to cannabis; establishing the Office of Cannabis Management; establishing the Cannabis Advisory Council; requiring reports relating to cannabis use and sales; legalizing and limiting the possession and use of cannabis by adults; providing for the licensing, inspection, and regulation of cannabis businesses and hemp businesses; requiring testing of cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp products; requiring labeling of cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp products; limiting the advertisement of cannabis flower, cannabis products, hemp products, hemp businesses products, and cannabis businesses; providing for the cultivation of cannabis in private residences; transferring regulatory authority for the medical cannabis program; allowing Tribal medical cannabis program manufacturers to distribute medical cannabis to Tribal medical cannabis program patients; providing for transportation of medical cannabis by Tribal medical cannabis manufacturers; taxing the sale of adult-use cannabis; establishing grant and loan programs; amending criminal penalties; prohibiting the use or possession of cannabis flower and cannabis products on a street or highway; establishing expungement procedures for certain individuals; establishing labor standards for the use of cannabis and hemp products by employees and testing of employees; providing for the temporary regulation of certain edible cannabinoid products; providing for professional licensing protections; amending the scheduling of marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols; classifying data; making miscellaneous cannabis-related and hemp-related changes and additions; making clarifying and technical changes; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 13.411, by adding a subdivision; 13.871, by adding a subdivision; 16B.2975, subdivision 8; 34A.01, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; 97B.065, subdivision 1; 97B.066, by adding a subdivision; 144.99, subdivision 1; 151.72; 152.01, by adding subdivisions; 152.02, subdivisions 2, 4; 152.021, subdivision 2; 152.022, subdivisions 1, 2; 152.023, subdivisions 1, 2; 152.024, subdivision 1; 152.025, subdivisions 1, 2; 152.18, subdivision 1; 152.22, by adding subdivisions; 152.29, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; 152.30; 152.32; 152.33, subdivision 1; 169A.03, subdivision 6; 175.45, subdivision 1; 181.938, subdivision 2; 181.950, subdivisions 2, 4, 5, 8, 13, by adding a subdivision; 181.951, subdivision 4, by adding subdivisions; 181.952, by adding a subdivision; 181.953; 181.954; 181.955; 181.957, subdivision 1; 192A.555; 245C.08, subdivision 1; 256.01, subdivision 18c; 256B.0625, subdivision 13d; 256D.024, subdivisions 1, 3; 256J.26, subdivisions 1, 3; 270B.12, by adding a subdivision; 273.13, subdivision 24; 275.025, subdivision 2; 290.0132, subdivision 29; 290.0134, subdivision 19; 297A.61, subdivision 3; 297A.67, subdivisions 2, 7; 297A.70, subdivisions 2, 4, 1 SF73 REVISOR BD S0073-10 10th Engrossment 18; 297A.85; 297D.01; 297D.04; 297D.06; 297D.07; 297D.08; 297D.085; 297D.09, subdivision 1a; 297D.10; 297D.11; 340A.412, subdivision 14; 609.135, subdivision 1; 609.2111; 609.5311, subdivision 1; 609.5314, subdivision 1; 609.5316, subdivision 2; 609A.01; 609A.03, subdivisions 5, 9; 609B.425, subdivision 2; 609B.435, subdivision 2; 624.712, by adding subdivisions; 624.713, subdivision 1; 624.714, subdivision 6; 624.7142, subdivision 1; 624.7143, by adding a subdivision; 624.7151; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3; 116J; 116L; 120B; 144; 152; 169A; 270C; 289A; 295; 340A; 477A; 609A; 624; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 342; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 34A.01, subdivision 4; 151.72; 152.027, subdivisions 3, 4; 152.21; 152.22, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; 152.23; 152.24; 152.25, subdivisions 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 2, 3, 4; 152.26; 152.261; 152.27, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 152.28, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 152.29, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4; 152.30; 152.31; 152.32, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 152.33, subdivisions 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 152.34; 152.35; 152.36, subdivisions 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5; 152.37; Minnesota Rules, parts 4770.0100; 4770.0200; 4770.0300; 4770.0400; 4770.0500; 4770.0600; 4770.0800; 4770.0900; 4770.1000; 4770.1100; 4770.1200; 4770.1300; 4770.1400; 4770.1460; 4770.1500; 4770.1600; 4770.1700; 4770.1800; 4770.1900; 4770.2000; 4770.2100; 4770.2200; 4770.2300; 4770.2400; 4770.2700; 4770.2800; 4770.4000; 4770.4002; 4770.4003; 4770.4004; 4770.4005; 4770.4007; 4770.4008; 4770.4009; 4770.4010; 4770.4012; 4770.4013; 4770.4014; 4770.4015; 4770.4016; 4770.4017; 4770.4018; 4770.4030.
AI Summary
Here is a summary of the key provisions of this bill in plain language:
This bill establishes the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate the cannabis industry and hemp consumer industry in Minnesota. The office will develop rules, provide education and resources, issue licenses, and oversee testing and labeling of cannabis and hemp products.
The bill creates a Cannabis Advisory Council to provide input and recommendations to the office. The council will review national cannabis policy, industry developments, and research.
The bill requires the office to conduct studies on the size of the cannabis and hemp markets, the illicit cannabis market, and impaired driving. The office must also collect data on the use of mental health and substance use services and provide annual reports to the legislature.
The bill establishes a statewide monitoring system to track cannabis and hemp products from seed to sale. It also sets standards for the approval of adult-use cannabis and hemp products, including prohibitions on products designed to appeal to children.
The bill allows adults 21 and older to possess and use limited amounts of cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumer products. It prohibits use in public places, driving under the influence, and use by minors. The bill also allows home cultivation of up to 8 cannabis plants.
The bill creates various cannabis business licenses, including for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, transporters, and testing facilities. It establishes application and licensing fees, and allows for the transfer and adjustment of licenses.
The bill gives local governments the ability to regulate the time, place, and manner of cannabis businesses, but prohibits them from banning such businesses entirely. It also establishes an expedited complaint process for local governments.
The bill imposes a 10% gross receipts tax on the sale of cannabis and hemp products, with 75% of revenue going to the general fund and 25% going to a local government aid account.
The bill establishes grant and loan programs to support economic development, job training, and community investment in areas that experienced disproportionate impacts from cannabis prohibition.
The bill makes various changes to criminal penalties related to cannabis, including reducing penalties for possession and creating a system for automatic expungement of certain convictions. It also prohibits the use of cannabis in motor vehicles.
The bill allows the governor to negotiate compacts with Indian Tribes regarding the regulation of medical and adult-use cannabis on Tribal lands.
Overall, the bill aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory system for cannabis and hemp in Minnesota, promote economic opportunities and community reinvestment, and address the harms caused by cannabis prohibition.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice, Labor and Employment, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Hearing (08:30:00 4/26/2023 ) (on 04/26/2023)
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