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MN SF2372

MN SF2372
Medical cannabis and cannabis provisions modification


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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to cannabis; modifying medical cannabis and cannabis provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 152.22, subdivisions 4, 7, 10, 13; 152.24; 152.25; 152.26; 152.261; 152.27, subdivisions 2, 7; 152.28, subdivisions 1, 3; 152.29, subdivisions 1, 2, 3a, 4; 152.31; 152.32, subdivision 2; 152.33, subdivisions 1a, 4; 152.35; 152.37; 342.01, subdivisions 9, 47, 54, by adding a subdivision; 342.02, subdivision 3; 342.12; 342.14, subdivisions 3, 6; 342.151, subdivisions 2, 3; 342.22, subdivision 3; 342.28, subdivisions 1, 8; 342.29, subdivisions 1, 7; 342.30, subdivision 1; 342.33, subdivision 1; 342.44, subdivision 1; 342.46, subdivision 6; 342.52, by adding a subdivision; 342.57, subdivision 2; 342.59, subdivision 2; 342.61, subdivision 4; 342.63, subdivisions 2, 3, 6; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 152.22, subdivision 2; 342.01, subdivision 71; 342.151, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill modifies various provisions related to medical cannabis and cannabis regulations in Minnesota. The bill primarily transfers responsibilities from the Department of Health to the newly established Office of Cannabis Management, making numerous technical changes to update references throughout existing statutes. Key modifications include updating definitions, expanding the types of medical cannabis products that can be used, adjusting licensing and registration requirements for cannabis businesses, and establishing new rules for product testing, labeling, and distribution. The bill also clarifies employee hiring practices for cannabis businesses, introduces provisions for labor peace agreements, and makes changes to how medical cannabis can be distributed and consumed. Importantly, the bill expands the allowable delivery methods for medical cannabis, potentially increasing access for patients with qualifying medical conditions while maintaining strict regulatory oversight. The changes aim to streamline the medical cannabis program, provide more flexibility for patients and businesses, and ensure consistent regulation across different types of cannabis and hemp-related businesses.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing (12:30:00 3/18/2025 ) (on 03/18/2025)

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