Bill > SF2641

This bill creates a new legal framework for liquor wholesalers to purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles in Minnesota, starting April 1, 2025. Wholesalers must first register with the state office and can then buy hemp edibles from various cannabis businesses, sell them to retailers, and import hemp-derived products. The bill outlines strict operational requirements, including maintaining accurate records, ensuring proper labeling, and keeping facilities clean and compliant with local regulations. Wholesalers must follow specific transportation guidelines when moving hemp edibles, such as using tamper-evident containers, maintaining shipping manifests, and restricting vehicle access. The bill also establishes provisions for importing hemp-derived products from out-of-state manufacturers, requiring that those manufacturers meet similar health and safety standards. The state office is granted enforcement powers, including the ability to issue administrative orders, embargo products, and impose civil penalties. Wholesalers can be penalized or have their registration canceled for non-compliance, and they must disclose any relevant information about their operations or previous legal issues in other jurisdictions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2641&ssn=0&y=2025