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MN HF3615

MN HF3615
Cannabis laboratory testing requirements extended.


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Introduced
02/23/2026
In Committee
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
03/17/2026
Passed
03/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2026

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to cannabis; extending laboratory testing requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.61, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill extends the deadline for when laboratories testing lower-potency hemp edibles and hemp-derived consumer products, which do not contain intoxicating cannabinoids, must meet specific accreditation standards. Currently, these laboratories have until January 1, 2026, to be accredited under standard ISO/IEC 17025 with specific accreditation for cannabis testing; this bill pushes that deadline to May 31, 2027. This change means that for a longer period, laboratories that are accredited according to the International Organization for Standardization's ISO/IEC 17025 standard, with specific accreditation for cannabis testing, can continue to perform these tests, providing a more extended transition period for compliance with the stricter requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 40 (on 03/27/2026)

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