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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to cannabis; modifying cannabis minimum age requirements; requiring the Office of Cannabis Management to enforce THC content and potency limitations; prohibiting the approval of an added flavor to an inhaled cannabis product; modifying cannabis labeling requirements; modifying cannabis and substance use education requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 120B.215, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 342.02, subdivision 2; 342.04; 342.06, subdivision 1; 342.09, subdivisions 1, 2; 342.16; 342.24, subdivision 1; 342.26, subdivision 3; 342.27, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 6; 342.28, subdivisions 3, 10; 342.29, subdivision 3; 342.31, subdivision 1; 342.32, subdivision 3; 342.34, subdivision 4; 342.36, subdivision 7; 342.40, subdivisions 3, 4, 7, 8; 342.41, subdivision 2; 342.42, subdivisions 1, 2, 7; 342.44, subdivision 2; 342.46, subdivisions 1, 3, 7; 342.62, subdivisions 1a, 3; 342.63, subdivision 6; 342.64, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 6; 342.66, subdivision 6; 342.80; 342.81, subdivision 5.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several modifications to Minnesota's cannabis laws, primarily focusing on increasing the minimum age for cannabis-related activities from 21 to 25 years old. The bill affects various aspects of cannabis regulation, including school education programs, product manufacturing, retail sales, advertising, and age restrictions. Key provisions include: mandating comprehensive cannabis and substance use education programs in schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year; requiring the Office of Cannabis Management to enforce stricter THC content and potency limitations for different cannabis products; prohibiting added flavors in inhaled cannabis products; modifying labeling requirements; establishing more stringent age verification processes; and updating advertising restrictions to prevent appeal to individuals under 25. The bill also introduces new requirements for cannabis businesses, such as more detailed record-keeping, enhanced security measures, and comprehensive consumer information provisions. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive regulation of the cannabis industry, with a particular focus on protecting younger individuals from potential health risks and preventing underage consumption.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2172&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2172&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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