Bill > HF1844

This bill amends Minnesota's cannabis regulations by prohibiting cannabis products, specifically inhaled products, from containing added flavors that are commonly associated with food or appeal to younger consumers, such as fruit, mint, menthol, vanilla, chocolate, or spice flavors. The bill expands existing restrictions on cannabis product approval by the state office, adding two new provisions: one that prevents cannabis products from having added flavors, and another that prohibits packaging or imagery that could suggest the product has a flavor other than cannabis. These restrictions are part of broader guidelines that already prevent cannabis products from being designed to look like child-friendly items like lollipops or ice cream, bearing cartoon-like characteristics, or mimicking products primarily marketed to children. The goal appears to be reducing the appeal of cannabis products to younger consumers by eliminating flavors and packaging that might seem attractive or playful to children and adolescents.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1844&ssn=0&y=2025