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MN HF755

MN HF755
Office of Cannabis Management required to establish limits on the total THC in cannabis flower and cannabis products; addition of ingredients to impart a taste or smell to cannabis products intended to be consumed through the inhalation of smoke, vapor, or aerosol prohibited; warnings about cannabis consumption required to include a warning regarding cancer; and advertisements prohibited that promote the co-consumption of alcohol and cannabis.


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to cannabis; requiring the Office of Cannabis Management to establish limits on the total THC in cannabis flower and cannabis products; prohibiting the addition of ingredients to impart a taste or smell to cannabis products intended to be consumed through the inhalation of smoke, vapor, or aerosol; requiring warnings about cannabis consumption to include a warning regarding cancer; prohibiting advertisements that promote the co-consumption of alcohol and cannabis; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 342.06, subdivision 1; 342.63, subdivision 6; 342.64, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill introduces several key regulations for cannabis products in Minnesota, focusing on product safety, consumer protection, and responsible marketing. The Office of Cannabis Management will be required to establish limits on total THC (the sum of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid and tetrahydrocannabinols) in cannabis flower and products. The bill prohibits cannabis products intended for inhalation from having added ingredients that impart taste or smell beyond cannabis, and bans products that could be appealing to children, such as those resembling lollipops, ice cream, or featuring cartoon-like characters. Retailers must provide customers with comprehensive information about cannabis, including impairment effects, health risks (specifically adding a warning about cancer), and substance use disorder treatment options. Advertising restrictions are expanded to prohibit promotions that depict alcohol consumption alongside cannabis, contain misleading health claims, appeal to individuals under 21, or lack required health warnings. These provisions aim to enhance consumer safety, prevent youth marketing, and provide transparent information about cannabis consumption risks.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (on 02/13/2025)

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