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This bill modifies the cannabis license application requirements in Minnesota by adding new provisions and removing some existing language. Specifically, the bill now requires applicants to provide proof that they are a "social equity applicant" (a term referring to individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition) and include an attestation that their business policies comply with state cannabis regulations. The bill maintains existing requirements for detailed disclosures about business ownership, management structure, financial information, and background checks. Applicants must still provide information such as personal details, bankruptcy history, business plans, security plans, and standard operating procedures. A key addition is that commitments made in the application, including maintaining a labor peace agreement, are now considered ongoing material conditions for maintaining and renewing a cannabis license. The bill also allows the state licensing office to establish exceptions to detailed ownership disclosure requirements for small cooperative members. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive and transparent information about cannabis business applicants while potentially creating opportunities for social equity entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1734&ssn=0&y=2025