Section 1. new text begin [342.01] DEFINITIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Terms. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Adult-use cannabis concentrate. new text end

new text begin "Adult-use cannabis concentrate" means cannabis concentrate that is approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office. Adult-use cannabis concentrate does not include any artificially derived cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Adult-use cannabis flower. new text end

new text begin "Adult-use cannabis flower" means cannabis flower that is approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office. Adult-use cannabis flower does not include medical cannabis flower, hemp plant parts, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Adult-use cannabis product. new text end

new text begin "Adult-use cannabis product" means a cannabis product that is approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office. Adult-use cannabis product includes edible cannabis products but does not include medical cannabinoid products or lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Advertisement. new text end

new text begin "Advertisement" means any written or oral statement, illustration, or depiction that is intended to promote sales of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or sales at a specific cannabis business or hemp business and includes any newspaper, radio, internet and electronic media, or television promotion; the distribution of fliers and circulars; and the display of window and interior signs in a cannabis business. Advertisement does not include a fixed outdoor sign that meets the requirements in section 342.64, subdivision 2, paragraph (b). new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Artificially derived cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin "Artificially derived cannabinoid" means a cannabinoid extracted from a cannabis plant, cannabis flower, hemp plant, or hemp plant parts with a chemical makeup that is changed after extraction to create a different cannabinoid or other chemical compound by applying a catalyst other than heat or light. Artificially derived cannabinoid includes but is not limited to any tetrahydrocannabinol created from cannabidiol but does not include cannabis concentrate, cannabis products, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Batch. new text end

new text begin "Batch" means: new text end

new text begin (1) a specific quantity of cannabis plants that are cultivated from the same seed or plant stock, are cultivated together, are intended to be harvested together, and receive an identical propagation and cultivation treatment; new text end

new text begin (2) a specific quantity of cannabis flower that is harvested together; is uniform and intended to meet specifications for identity, strength, purity, and composition; and receives identical sorting, drying, curing, and storage treatment; or new text end

new text begin (3) a specific quantity of a specific cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, artificially derived cannabinoid, hemp-derived consumer product, or hemp-derived topical product that is manufactured at the same time and using the same methods, equipment, and ingredients that is uniform and intended to meet specifications for identity, strength, purity, and composition, and that is manufactured, packaged, and labeled according to a single batch production record executed and documented. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Batch number. new text end

new text begin "Batch number" means a unique numeric or alphanumeric identifier assigned to a batch of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, artificially derived cannabinoid, hemp-derived consumer products, or hemp-derived topical products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Bona fide labor organization. new text end

new text begin "Bona fide labor organization" means a labor union that represents or is actively seeking to represent cannabis workers. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin "Cannabinoid" means any of the chemical constituents of hemp plants or cannabis plants that are naturally occurring, biologically active, and act on the cannabinoid receptors of the brain. Cannabinoid includes but is not limited to tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid extraction. new text end

new text begin "Cannabinoid extraction" means the process of extracting cannabis concentrate from cannabis plants or cannabis flower using heat, pressure, water, lipids, gases, solvents, or other chemicals or chemical processes, but does not include the process of extracting concentrate from hemp plants or hemp plant parts or the process of creating any artificially derived cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid product. new text end

new text begin "Cannabinoid product" means a cannabis product, a hemp-derived consumer product, or a lower-potency hemp edible. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid profile. new text end

new text begin "Cannabinoid profile" means the amounts of each cannabinoid that the office requires to be identified in testing and labeling, including but not limited to delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, cannabidiol, and cannabidiolic acid in cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a batch of artificially derived cannabinoid, a lower-potency hemp edible, a hemp-derived consumer product, or a hemp-derived topical product expressed as percentages measured by weight and, in the case of cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products, expressed as milligrams in each serving and package. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Cannabis business. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis business" means any of the following licensed under this chapter: new text end

new text begin (1) cannabis microbusiness; new text end

new text begin (2) cannabis mezzobusiness; new text end

new text begin (3) cannabis cultivator; new text end

new text begin (4) cannabis manufacturer; new text end

new text begin (5) cannabis retailer; new text end

new text begin (6) cannabis wholesaler; new text end

new text begin (7) cannabis transporter; new text end

new text begin (8) cannabis testing facility; new text end

new text begin (9) cannabis event organizer; new text end

new text begin (10) cannabis delivery service; new text end

new text begin (11) medical cannabis cultivator; new text end

new text begin (12) medical cannabis processor; new text end

new text begin (13) medical cannabis retailer; and new text end

new text begin (14) medical cannabis combination business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Cannabis concentrate. new text end

new text begin (a) "Cannabis concentrate" means: new text end

new text begin (1) the extracts and resins of a cannabis plant or cannabis flower; new text end

new text begin (2) the extracts or resins of a cannabis plant or cannabis flower that are refined to increase the presence of targeted cannabinoids; or new text end

new text begin (3) a product that is produced by refining extracts or resins of a cannabis plant or cannabis flower and is intended to be consumed by combustion or vaporization of the product and inhalation of smoke, aerosol, or vapor from the product. new text end

new text begin (b) Cannabis concentrate does not include hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoid, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Cannabis flower. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis flower" means the harvested flower, bud, leaves, and stems of a cannabis plant. Cannabis flower includes adult-use cannabis flower and medical cannabis flower. Cannabis flower does not include cannabis seed, hemp plant parts, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Cannabis industry. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis industry" means every item, product, person, process, action, business, or other thing related to cannabis flower and cannabis products and subject to regulation under this chapter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Cannabis paraphernalia. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis paraphernalia" means all equipment, products, and materials of any kind that are knowingly or intentionally used primarily in: new text end

new text begin (1) manufacturing cannabis products; new text end

new text begin (2) ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing cannabis flower or cannabis products into the human body; and new text end

new text begin (3) testing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Cannabis plant. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis plant" means all parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis that is growing or has not been harvested and has a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin Cannabis product. new text end

new text begin (a) "Cannabis product" means any of the following: new text end

new text begin (1) cannabis concentrate; new text end

new text begin (2) a product infused with cannabinoids, including but not limited to tetrahydrocannabinol, extracted or derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; or new text end

new text begin (3) any other product that contains cannabis concentrate. new text end

new text begin (b) Cannabis product includes adult-use cannabis products, including but not limited to edible cannabis products and medical cannabinoid products. Cannabis product does not include cannabis flower, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or hemp-derived topical products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end

new text begin Cannabis prohibition. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis prohibition" means the system of state and federal laws that prevented establishment of a legal market and instead established petty offenses and criminal offenses punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both for the cultivation, possession, and sale of all parts of the plant of any species of the genus Cannabis, including all agronomical varieties, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant, its seeds, or resin. new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Cannabis seed. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis seed" means the viable seed of the plant of the genus Cannabis that is reasonably expected to grow into a cannabis plant. Cannabis seed does not include hemp seed. new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin Cannabis worker. new text end

new text begin "Cannabis worker" means any individual employed by a cannabis business and any individual who is a contractor of a cannabis business whose scope of work involves the handling of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, or cannabis products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end

new text begin Child-resistant. new text end

new text begin "Child-resistant" means packaging that meets the poison prevention packaging standards in Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, section 1700.15. new text end

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end

new text begin Cooperative. new text end

new text begin "Cooperative" means an association conducting business on a cooperative plan that is organized or is subject to chapter 308A or 308B. new text end

new text begin Subd. 26. new text end

new text begin Council. new text end

new text begin "Council" means the Cannabis Advisory Council. new text end

new text begin Subd. 27. new text end

new text begin Cultivation. new text end

new text begin "Cultivation" means any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or trimming of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, hemp plants, or hemp plant parts. new text end

new text begin Subd. 28. new text end

new text begin Division of Medical Cannabis. new text end

new text begin "Division of Medical Cannabis" means a division housed in the Office of Cannabis Management that operates the medical cannabis program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 29. new text end

new text begin Division of Social Equity new text end

new text begin "Division of Social Equity" means a division housed in the Office of Cannabis Management that promotes development, stability, and safety in communities that have experienced a disproportionate, negative impact from cannabis prohibition and usage. new text end

new text begin Subd. 30. new text end

new text begin Drug. new text end

new text begin "Drug" has the meaning given in section 151.01, subdivision 5. new text end

new text begin Subd. 31. new text end

new text begin Edible cannabis product. new text end

new text begin "Edible cannabis product" means any product that is intended to be eaten or consumed as a beverage by humans; contains a cannabinoid other than an artificially derived cannabinoid in combination with food ingredients; is not a drug; and is a type of product approved for sale by the office, or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office including but not limited to products that resemble nonalcoholic beverages, candy, and baked goods. Edible cannabis product does not include lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin Subd. 32. new text end

new text begin Health care practitioner. new text end

new text begin "Health care practitioner" means a Minnesota-licensed doctor of medicine, a Minnesota-licensed physician assistant acting within the scope of authorized practice, or a Minnesota-licensed advanced practice registered nurse who has an active license in good standing and the primary responsibility for the care and treatment of the qualifying medical condition of an individual diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin Subd. 33. new text end

new text begin Health record. new text end

new text begin "Health record" has the meaning given in section 144.291, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 34. new text end

new text begin Hemp business. new text end

new text begin (a) "Hemp business" means either of the following licensed under this chapter: new text end

new text begin (1) lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer; or new text end

new text begin (2) lower-potency hemp edible retailer. new text end

new text begin (b) Hemp business does not include a person or entity licensed under chapter 18K to grow industrial hemp for commercial or research purposes or to process industrial hemp for commercial purposes. new text end

new text begin Subd. 35. new text end

new text begin Hemp concentrate. new text end

new text begin (a) "Hemp concentrate" means: new text end

new text begin (1) the extracts and resins of a hemp plant or hemp plant parts; new text end

new text begin (2) the extracts or resins of a hemp plant or hemp plant parts that are refined to increase the presence of targeted cannabinoids; or new text end

new text begin (3) a product that is produced by refining extracts or resins of a hemp plant or hemp plant parts and is intended to be consumed by combustion or vaporization of the product and inhalation of smoke, aerosol, or vapor from the product. new text end

new text begin (b) Hemp concentrate does not include artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or hemp-derived topical products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 36. new text end

new text begin Hemp consumer industry. new text end

new text begin "Hemp consumer industry" means every item, product, person, process, action, business, or other thing related to artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products and subject to regulation under this chapter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 37. new text end

new text begin Hemp-derived consumer product. new text end

new text begin (a) "Hemp-derived consumer product" means a product intended for human or animal consumption, does not contain cannabis flower or cannabis concentrate, and: new text end

new text begin (1) contains or consists of hemp plant parts; or new text end

new text begin (2) contains hemp concentrate or artificially derived cannabinoids in combination with other ingredients. new text end

new text begin (b) Hemp-derived consumer product does not include artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived topical products, hemp fiber products, or hemp grain. new text end

new text begin Subd. 38. new text end

new text begin Hemp-derived topical product. new text end

new text begin "Hemp-derived topical product" means a product intended for human or animal consumption that contains hemp concentrate, is intended for application externally to a part of the body of a human or animal, and does not contain cannabis flower or cannabis concentrate. new text end

new text begin Subd. 39. new text end

new text begin Hemp fiber product. new text end

new text begin "Hemp fiber product" means an intermediate or finished product made from the fiber of hemp plant parts that is not intended for human or animal consumption. Hemp fiber product includes but is not limited to cordage, paper, fuel, textiles, bedding, insulation, construction materials, compost materials, and industrial materials. new text end

new text begin Subd. 40. new text end

new text begin Hemp grain. new text end

new text begin "Hemp grain" means the harvested seeds of the hemp plant intended for consumption as a food or part of a food product. Hemp grain includes oils pressed or extracted from harvested hemp seeds. new text end

new text begin Subd. 41. new text end

new text begin Hemp plant. new text end

new text begin "Hemp plant" means all parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis that is growing or has not been harvested and has a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of no more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 42. new text end

new text begin Hemp plant parts. new text end

new text begin "Hemp plant parts" means any part of the harvested hemp plant, including the flower, bud, leaves, stems, and stalk, but does not include derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers that are separated from the plant. Hemp plant parts does not include hemp fiber products, hemp grain, or hemp seed. new text end

new text begin Subd. 43. new text end

new text begin Hemp seed. new text end

new text begin "Hemp seed" means the viable seed of the plant of the genus Cannabis that is intended to be planted and is reasonably expected to grow into a hemp plant. Hemp seed does not include cannabis seed or hemp grain. new text end

new text begin Subd. 44. new text end

new text begin Hemp worker. new text end

new text begin "Hemp worker" means any individual employed by a hemp business and any individual who is a contractor of a hemp business whose scope of work involves the handling of artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 45. new text end

new text begin Industrial hemp. new text end

new text begin "Industrial hemp" has the meaning given in section 18K.02, subdivision 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 46. new text end

new text begin Intoxicating cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin "Intoxicating cannabinoid" means a cannabinoid, including an artificially derived cannabinoid, that when introduced into the human body impairs the central nervous system or impairs the human audio, visual, or mental processes. Intoxicating cannabinoid includes but is not limited to any tetrahydrocannabinol. new text end

new text begin Subd. 47. new text end

new text begin Labor peace agreement. new text end

new text begin "Labor peace agreement" means an agreement between a cannabis business and a bona fide labor organization that protects the state's interests by, at minimum, prohibiting the labor organization from engaging in picketing, work stoppages, or boycotts against the cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 48. new text end

new text begin License holder. new text end

new text begin "License holder" means a person, cooperative, or business that holds any of the following licenses: new text end

new text begin (1) cannabis microbusiness; new text end

new text begin (2) cannabis mezzobusiness; new text end

new text begin (3) cannabis cultivator; new text end

new text begin (4) cannabis manufacturer; new text end

new text begin (5) cannabis retailer; new text end

new text begin (6) cannabis wholesaler; new text end

new text begin (7) cannabis transporter; new text end

new text begin (8) cannabis testing facility; new text end

new text begin (9) cannabis event organizer; new text end

new text begin (10) cannabis delivery service; new text end

new text begin (11) lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer; new text end

new text begin (12) lower-potency hemp edible retailer; new text end

new text begin (13) medical cannabis cultivator; new text end

new text begin (14) medical cannabis processor; new text end

new text begin (15) medical cannabis retailer; or new text end

new text begin (16) medical cannabis combination business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 49. new text end

new text begin Local unit of government. new text end

new text begin "Local unit of government" means a home rule charter or statutory city, county, town, or other political subdivision. new text end

new text begin Subd. 50. new text end

new text begin Lower-potency hemp edible. new text end

new text begin "Lower-potency hemp edible" means any product that: new text end

new text begin (1) is intended to be eaten or consumed as a beverage by humans; new text end

new text begin (2) contains hemp concentrate or an artificially derived cannabinoid, in combination with food ingredients; new text end

new text begin (3) is not a drug; new text end

new text begin (4) consists of servings that contain no more than five milligrams of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, 25 milligrams of cannabidiol, 25 milligrams of cannabigerol, or any combination of those cannabinoids that does not exceed the identified amounts; new text end

new text begin (5) does not contain more than a combined total of 0.5 milligrams of all other cannabinoids per serving; new text end

new text begin (6) does not contain an artificially derived cannabinoid other than delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol; new text end

new text begin (7) does not contain a cannabinoid derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; and new text end

new text begin (8) is a type of product approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office, including but not limited to products that resemble nonalcoholic beverages, candy, and baked goods. new text end

new text begin Subd. 51. new text end

new text begin Matrix barcode. new text end

new text begin "Matrix barcode" means a code that stores data in a two-dimensional array of geometrically shaped dark and light cells capable of being read by the camera on a smartphone or other mobile device. new text end

new text begin Subd. 52. new text end

new text begin Medical cannabinoid product. new text end

new text begin (a) "Medical cannabinoid product" means a product that: new text end

new text begin (1) consists of or contains cannabis concentrate or hemp concentrate or is infused with cannabinoids, including but not limited to artificially derived cannabinoids; and new text end

new text begin (2) is provided to a patient enrolled in the registry program; a registered designated caregiver; or a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of an enrolled patient, by a cannabis retailer or medical cannabis retailer to treat or alleviate the symptoms of a qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin (b) A medical cannabinoid product must be in the form of: new text end

new text begin (1) liquid, including but not limited to oil; new text end

new text begin (2) pill; new text end

new text begin (3) liquid or oil for use with a vaporized delivery method; new text end

new text begin (4) water-soluble cannabinoid multiparticulate, including granules, powder, and sprinkles; new text end

new text begin (5) orally dissolvable product, including lozenges, gum, mints, buccal tablets, and sublingual tablets; new text end

new text begin (6) edible products in the form of gummies and chews; new text end

new text begin (7) topical formulation; or new text end

new text begin (8) any allowable form or delivery method approved by the office. new text end

new text begin (c) Medical cannabinoid product does not include adult-use cannabis products or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 53. new text end

new text begin Medical cannabis business. new text end

new text begin "Medical cannabis business" means an entity licensed under this chapter to engage in one or more of the following: new text end

new text begin (1) the cultivation of cannabis plants for medical cannabis flower; new text end

new text begin (2) the manufacture of medical cannabinoid products; and new text end

new text begin (3) the retail sale of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 54. new text end

new text begin Medical cannabis flower. new text end

new text begin "Medical cannabis flower" means cannabis flower provided to a patient enrolled in the registry program; a registered designated caregiver; or a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of an enrolled patient by a cannabis retailer or medical cannabis business to treat or alleviate the symptoms of a qualifying medical condition. Medical cannabis flower does not include adult-use cannabis flower. new text end

new text begin Subd. 55. new text end

new text begin Medical cannabis paraphernalia. new text end

new text begin "Medical cannabis paraphernalia" means a delivery device, related supply, or educational material used by a patient enrolled in the registry program to administer medical cannabis and medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 56. new text end

new text begin Nonintoxicating cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin "Nonintoxicating cannabinoid" means a cannabinoid that when introduced into the human body does not impair the central nervous system and does not impair the human audio, visual, or mental processes. Nonintoxicating cannabinoid includes but is not limited to cannabidiol and cannabigerol but does not include any artificially derived cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin Subd. 57. new text end

new text begin Office. new text end

new text begin "Office" means the Office of Cannabis Management. new text end

new text begin Subd. 58. new text end

new text begin Outdoor advertisement. new text end

new text begin "Outdoor advertisement" means an advertisement that is located outdoors or can be seen or heard by an individual who is outdoors and includes billboards; advertisements on benches; advertisements at transit stations or transit shelters; advertisements on the exterior or interior of buses, taxis, light rail transit, or business vehicles; and print signs that do not meet the requirements in section 342.64, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), but that are placed or located on the exterior property of a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 59. new text end

new text begin Patient. new text end

new text begin "Patient" means a Minnesota resident who has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a health care practitioner and who has met all other requirements for patients under this chapter to participate in the registry program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 60. new text end

new text begin Patient registry number. new text end

new text begin "Patient registry number" means a unique identification number assigned by the Division of Medical Cannabis to a patient enrolled in the registry program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 61. new text end

new text begin Plant canopy. new text end

new text begin "Plant canopy" means the surface area within a cultivation facility that is used at any time to cultivate mature, flowering cannabis plants. For multiple tier cultivation, each tier of cultivation surface area contributes to the total plant canopy calculation. Calculation of the area of the plant canopy does not include the surface area within the cultivation facility that is used to cultivate immature cannabis plants and seedlings. new text end

new text begin Subd. 62. new text end

new text begin Propagule. new text end

new text begin "Propagule" means seeds, clones, transplants, and any other propagative industrial hemp material. new text end

new text begin Subd. 63. new text end

new text begin Qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin "Qualifying medical condition" means a diagnosis of any of the following conditions: new text end

new text begin (1) Alzheimer's disease; new text end

new text begin (2) autism spectrum disorder that meets the requirements of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; new text end

new text begin (3) cancer, if the underlying condition or treatment produces one or more of the following: new text end

new text begin (i) severe or chronic pain; new text end

new text begin (ii) nausea or severe vomiting; or new text end

new text begin (iii) cachexia or severe wasting; new text end

new text begin (4) chronic motor or vocal tic disorder; new text end

new text begin (5) chronic pain; new text end

new text begin (6) glaucoma; new text end

new text begin (7) human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome; new text end

new text begin (8) intractable pain as defined in section 152.125, subdivision 1, paragraph (c); new text end

new text begin (9) obstructive sleep apnea; new text end

new text begin (10) post-traumatic stress disorder; new text end

new text begin (11) Tourette's syndrome; new text end

new text begin (12) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; new text end

new text begin (13) seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy; new text end

new text begin (14) severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis; new text end

new text begin (15) inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease; new text end

new text begin (16) irritable bowel syndrome; new text end

new text begin (17) obsessive-compulsive disorder; new text end

new text begin (18) sickle cell disease; new text end

new text begin (19) terminal illness, with a probable life expectancy of under one year, if the illness or its treatment produces one or more of the following: new text end

new text begin (i) severe or chronic pain; new text end

new text begin (ii) nausea or severe vomiting; or new text end

new text begin (iii) cachexia or severe wasting; or new text end

new text begin (20) any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 64. new text end

new text begin Registered designated caregiver. new text end

new text begin "Registered designated caregiver" means an individual who: new text end

new text begin (1) is at least 18 years old; new text end

new text begin (2) is not disqualified for a criminal offense according to rules adopted pursuant to section 342.15, subdivision 2; new text end

new text begin (3) has been approved by the Division of Medical Cannabis to assist a patient with obtaining medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products from a cannabis retailer or medical cannabis retailer and with administering medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products; and new text end

new text begin (4) is authorized by the Division of Medical Cannabis to assist a patient with the use of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 65. new text end

new text begin Registry or registry program. new text end

new text begin "Registry" or "registry program" means the patient registry established under this chapter listing patients authorized to obtain medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid products, and medical cannabis paraphernalia from cannabis retailers and medical cannabis retailers and administer medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 66. new text end

new text begin Registry verification. new text end

new text begin "Registry verification" means the verification provided by the Division of Medical Cannabis that a patient is enrolled in the registry program and that includes the patient's name, patient registry number, and, if applicable, the name of the patient's registered designated caregiver or parent, legal guardian, or spouse. new text end

new text begin Subd. 67. new text end

new text begin Restricted area. new text end

new text begin "Restricted area" means an area where cannabis flower or cannabis products are cultivated, manufactured, or stored by a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 68. new text end

new text begin Statewide monitoring system. new text end

new text begin "Statewide monitoring system" means the system for integrated cannabis tracking, inventory, and verification established or adopted by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 69. new text end

new text begin Synthetic cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin "Synthetic cannabinoid" means a substance with a similar chemical structure and pharmacological activity to a cannabinoid but is not extracted or derived from cannabis plants, cannabis flower, hemp plants, or hemp plant parts and is instead created or produced by chemical or biochemical synthesis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 70. new text end

new text begin Veteran. new text end

new text begin "Veteran" means an individual who satisfies the requirements in section 197.447. new text end

new text begin Subd. 71. new text end

new text begin Visiting patient. new text end

new text begin "Visiting patient" means an individual who is not a Minnesota resident and who possesses a valid registration verification card or its equivalent that is issued under the laws or regulations of another state, district, commonwealth, or territory of the United States verifying that the individual is enrolled in or authorized to participate in that jurisdiction's medical cannabis or medical marijuana program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 72. new text end

new text begin Volatile solvent. new text end

new text begin "Volatile solvent" means any solvent that is or produces a flammable gas or vapor that, when present in the air in sufficient quantities, will create explosive or ignitable mixtures. Volatile solvent includes but is not limited to butane, hexane, and propane. new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [342.02] OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Office of Cannabis Management is created with the powers and duties established by law. In making rules, establishing policy, and exercising its regulatory authority over the cannabis industry and hemp consumer industry, the office must: new text end

new text begin (1) promote the public health and welfare; new text end

new text begin (2) protect public safety; new text end

new text begin (3) eliminate the illicit market for cannabis flower and cannabis products; new text end

new text begin (4) meet the market demand for cannabis flower and cannabis products; new text end

new text begin (5) promote a craft industry for cannabis flower and cannabis products; and new text end

new text begin (6) prioritize growth and recovery in communities that have experienced a disproportionate, negative impact from cannabis prohibition. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Powers and duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The office has the following powers and duties: new text end

new text begin (1) to develop, maintain, and enforce an organized system of regulation for the cannabis industry and hemp consumer industry; new text end

new text begin (2) to establish programming, services, and notification to protect, maintain, and improve the health of citizens; new text end

new text begin (3) to prevent unauthorized access to cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products by individuals under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (4) to establish and regularly update standards for product manufacturing, testing, packaging, and labeling, including requirements for an expiration, sell-by, or best-used-by date; new text end

new text begin (5) to promote economic growth with an emphasis on growth in areas that experienced a disproportionate, negative impact from cannabis prohibition; new text end

new text begin (6) to issue and renew licenses; new text end

new text begin (7) to require fingerprints from individuals determined to be subject to fingerprinting, including the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation where required by law and to obtain criminal conviction data for individuals seeking a license from the office on the individual's behalf or as a cooperative member or director, manager, or general partner of a business entity; new text end

new text begin (8) to receive reports required by this chapter and inspect the premises, records, books, and other documents of license holders to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and rules; new text end

new text begin (9) to authorize the use of unmarked motor vehicles to conduct seizures or investigations pursuant to the office's authority; new text end

new text begin (10) to impose and collect civil and administrative penalties as provided in this chapter; new text end

new text begin (11) to publish such information as may be deemed necessary for the welfare of cannabis businesses, cannabis workers, hemp businesses, and hemp workers and the health and safety of citizens; new text end

new text begin (12) to make loans and grants in aid to the extent that appropriations are made available for that purpose; new text end

new text begin (13) to authorize research and studies on cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, the cannabis industry, and the hemp consumer industry; new text end

new text begin (14) to provide reports as required by law; new text end

new text begin (15) to develop a warning label regarding the effects of the use of cannabis flower and cannabis products by persons 25 years of age or younger; new text end

new text begin (16) to determine, based on a review of medical and scientific literature, whether it is appropriate to require additional health and safety warnings containing information that is both supported by credible science and helpful to consumers in considering potential health risks from the use of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products, including but not limited to warnings regarding any risks associated with use by pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, or by individuals planning to become pregnant, and the effects that use has on brain development for individuals under the age of 25; new text end

new text begin (17) to establish limits on the potency of cannabis flower and cannabis products that can be sold to customers by licensed cannabis retailers, licensed cannabis microbusinesses, and licensed cannabis mezzobusinesses with an endorsement to sell cannabis flower and cannabis products to customers; new text end

new text begin (18) to establish rules authorizing an increase in plant canopy limits and outdoor cultivation limits to meet market demand and limiting cannabis manufacturing consistent with the goals identified in subdivision 1; and new text end

new text begin (19) to exercise other powers and authority and perform other duties required by law. new text end

new text begin (b) In addition to the powers and duties in paragraph (a), the office has the following powers and duties until January 1, 2027: new text end

new text begin (1) to establish limits on the potency of adult-use cannabis flower and adult-use cannabis products that can be sold to customers by licensed cannabis retailers, licensed cannabis microbusinesses, and licensed cannabis mezzobusinesses with an endorsement to sell adult-use cannabis flower and adult-use cannabis products to customers; and new text end

new text begin (2) to permit, upon application to the office in the form prescribed by the director of the office, a licensee under this chapter to perform any activity if such permission is substantially necessary for the licensee to perform any other activity permitted by the applicant's license and is not otherwise prohibited by law. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Medical cannabis program. new text end

new text begin (a) The powers and duties of the Department of Health with respect to the medical cannabis program under Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 152.22 to 152.37, are transferred to the Office of Cannabis Management under section 15.039. new text end

new text begin (b) The following protections shall apply to employees who are transferred from the Department of Health to the Office of Cannabis Management: new text end

new text begin (1) the employment status and job classification of a transferred employee shall not be altered as a result of the transfer; new text end

new text begin (2) transferred employees who were represented by an exclusive representative prior to the transfer shall continue to be represented by the same exclusive representative after the transfer; new text end

new text begin (3) the applicable collective bargaining agreements with exclusive representatives shall continue in full force and effect for such transferred employees after the transfer; new text end

new text begin (4) the state must meet and negotiate with the exclusive representatives of the transferred employees about any proposed changes affecting or relating to the transferred employees' terms and conditions of employment to the extent such changes are not addressed in the applicable collective bargaining agreement; and new text end

new text begin (5) for an employee in a temporary unclassified position transferred to the Office of Cannabis Management, the total length of time that the employee has served in the appointment shall include all time served in the appointment and the transferring agency and the time served in the appointment at the Office of Cannabis Management. An employee in a temporary unclassified position who was hired by a transferring agency through an open competitive selection process in accordance with a policy enacted by Minnesota Management and Budget shall be considered to have been hired through such process after the transfer. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Interagency agreements. new text end

new text begin (a) The office and the commissioner of agriculture shall enter into interagency agreements to ensure that edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles are handled, manufactured, and inspected in a manner that is consistent with the relevant food safety requirements in chapters 28A, 31, and 34A and associated rules. new text end

new text begin (b) The office may cooperate and enter into other agreements with the commissioner of agriculture and may cooperate and enter into agreements with the commissioners and directors of other state agencies and departments to promote the beneficial interests of the state. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin The office may adopt rules to implement any provisions in this chapter. Rules for which notice is published in the State Register before July 1, 2025, may be adopted using the expedited rulemaking process in section 14.389. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Director. new text end

new text begin (a) The governor shall appoint a director of the office with the advice and consent of the senate. The director must be in the unclassified service and must serve at the pleasure of the governor. new text end

new text begin (b) The salary of the director must not exceed the salary limit established under section 15A.0815, subdivision 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Employees. new text end

new text begin (a) The office may employ other personnel in the classified service necessary to carry out the duties in this chapter. new text end

new text begin (b) Upon request by the office, a prospective employee of the office must submit a completed criminal history records check consent form, a full set of classifiable fingerprints, and the required fees to the office. Upon receipt of this information, the office must submit the completed criminal history records check consent form, full set of classifiable fingerprints, and required fees to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. After receiving this information, the bureau must conduct a Minnesota criminal history records check of the prospective employee. The bureau may exchange a prospective employee's fingerprints with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain the prospective employee's national criminal history record information. The bureau must return the results of the Minnesota and federal criminal history records checks to the director to determine if the prospective employee is disqualified under rules adopted pursuant to section 342.15. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Division of Social Equity. new text end

new text begin The office must establish a Division of Social Equity. At a minimum, the division must: new text end

new text begin (1) engage with the community and administer grants to communities that experienced a disproportionate, negative impact from cannabis prohibition and usage in order to promote economic development, improve social determinants of health, provide services to prevent violence, support early intervention programs for youth and families, and promote community stability and safety; new text end

new text begin (2) act as an ombudsperson for the office to provide information, investigate complaints under this chapter, and provide or facilitate dispute resolutions; and new text end

new text begin (3) report to the office on the status of complaints and social equity in the cannabis industry. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2023, except for subdivision 3, which is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin [342.03] CANNABIS ADVISORY COUNCIL. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin The Cannabis Advisory Council is created consisting of the following members: new text end

new text begin (1) the director of the Office of Cannabis Management or a designee; new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner of employment and economic development or a designee; new text end

new text begin (3) the commissioner of revenue or a designee; new text end

new text begin (4) the commissioner of health or a designee; new text end

new text begin (5) the commissioner of human services or a designee; new text end

new text begin (6) the commissioner of public safety or a designee; new text end

new text begin (7) the commissioner of human rights or a designee; new text end

new text begin (8) the commissioner of labor or a designee; new text end

new text begin (9) the commissioner of agriculture or a designee; new text end

new text begin (10) the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency or a designee; new text end

new text begin (11) the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or a designee; new text end

new text begin (12) the colonel of the State Patrol or a designee; new text end

new text begin (13) the director of the Office of Traffic Safety in the Department of Public Safety or a designee; new text end

new text begin (14) a representative from the League of Minnesota Cities appointed by the league; new text end

new text begin (15) a representative from the Association of Minnesota Counties appointed by the association; new text end

new text begin (16) an expert in minority business development appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (17) an expert in economic development strategies for under-resourced communities appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (18) an expert in farming or representing the interests of farmers appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (19) an expert representing the interests of cannabis workers appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (20) an expert representing the interests of employers appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (21) an expert in municipal law enforcement with advanced training in impairment detection and evaluation appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (22) an expert in social welfare or social justice appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (23) an expert in criminal justice reform to mitigate the disproportionate impact of drug prosecutions on communities of color appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (24) an expert in prevention, treatment, and recovery related to substance use disorders appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (25) an expert in minority business ownership appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (26) an expert in women-owned businesses appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (27) an expert in cannabis retailing appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (28) an expert in cannabis product manufacturing appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (29) an expert in laboratory sciences and toxicology appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (30) an expert in providing legal services to cannabis businesses appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (31) an expert in cannabis cultivation appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (32) an expert in pediatric medicine appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (33) an expert in adult medicine appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (34) three patient advocates, one who is a patient enrolled in the medical cannabis program; one who is a parent or caregiver of a patient in the medical cannabis program; and one patient with experience in the mental health system or substance use disorder treatment system appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (35) two licensed mental health professionals appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (36) a veteran appointed by the governor; new text end

new text begin (37) one member of each of the following federally recognized Tribes, designated by the elected Tribal president or chairperson of the governing bodies of: new text end

new text begin (i) the Fond du Lac Band; new text end

new text begin (ii) the Grand Portage Band; new text end

new text begin (iii) the Mille Lacs Band; new text end

new text begin (iv) the White Earth Band; new text end

new text begin (v) the Bois Forte Band; new text end

new text begin (vi) the Leech Lake Band; new text end

new text begin (vii) the Red Lake Nation; new text end

new text begin (viii) the Upper Sioux Community; new text end

new text begin (ix) the Lower Sioux Indian Community; new text end

new text begin (x) the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; and new text end

new text begin (xi) the Prairie Island Indian Community; and new text end

new text begin (38) a representative from the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota appointed by the association. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Terms; compensation; removal; vacancy; expiration. new text end

new text begin The membership terms, compensation, removal of members appointed by the governor, and filling of vacancies of members are provided in section 15.059. Notwithstanding section 15.059, subdivision 6, the advisory council shall not expire. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Officers; meetings. new text end

new text begin (a) The director of the Office of Cannabis Management or the director's designee must chair the Cannabis Advisory Council. The advisory council must elect a vice-chair and may elect other officers as necessary. new text end

new text begin (b) The advisory council shall meet quarterly or upon the call of the chair. new text end

new text begin (c) Meetings of the advisory council are subject to chapter 13D. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The duties of the advisory council shall include: new text end

new text begin (1) reviewing national cannabis policy; new text end

new text begin (2) examining the effectiveness of state cannabis policy; new text end

new text begin (3) reviewing developments in the cannabis industry and hemp consumer industry; new text end

new text begin (4) reviewing developments in the study of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (5) taking public testimony; and new text end

new text begin (6) making recommendations to the Office of Cannabis Management. new text end

new text begin (b) At its discretion, the advisory council may examine other related issues consistent with this section. new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin [342.04] STUDIES; REPORTS. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall conduct a study to determine the expected size and growth of the regulated cannabis industry and hemp consumer industry, including an estimate of the demand for cannabis flower and cannabis products, the number and geographic distribution of cannabis businesses needed to meet that demand, and the anticipated business from residents of other states. new text end

new text begin (b) The office shall conduct a study to determine the size of the illicit cannabis market, the sources of illicit cannabis flower and illicit cannabis products in the state, the locations of citations issued and arrests made for cannabis offenses, and the subareas, such as census tracts or neighborhoods, that experience a disproportionately large amount of cannabis enforcement. new text end

new text begin (c) The office shall conduct a study on impaired driving to determine: new text end

new text begin (1) the number of accidents involving one or more drivers who admitted to using cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products, or who tested positive for cannabis or tetrahydrocannabinol; new text end

new text begin (2) the number of arrests of individuals for impaired driving in which the individual tested positive for cannabis or tetrahydrocannabinol; and new text end

new text begin (3) the number of convictions for driving under the influence of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or tetrahydrocannabinol. new text end

new text begin (d) The office shall provide preliminary reports on the studies conducted pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (c) to the legislature by January 15, 2024, and shall provide final reports to the legislature by January 15, 2025. The reports may be consolidated into a single report by the office. new text end

new text begin (e) The office shall collect existing data from the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Minnesota state courts, and hospitals licensed under chapter 144 on the utilization of mental health and substance use disorder services, emergency room visits, and commitments to identify any increase in the services provided or any increase in the number of visits or commitments. The office shall also obtain summary data from existing first episode psychosis programs on the number of persons served by the programs and number of persons on the waiting list. All information collected by the office under this paragraph shall be included in the report required under paragraph (f). new text end

new text begin (f) The office shall conduct an annual market analysis on the status of the regulated cannabis industry and submit a report of the findings. The office shall submit the report by January 15, 2025, and each January 15 thereafter and the report may be combined with the annual report submitted by the office. The process of completing the market analysis must include holding public meetings to solicit the input of consumers, market stakeholders, and potential new applicants and must include an assessment as to whether the office has issued the necessary number of licenses in order to: new text end

new text begin (1) ensure the sufficient supply of cannabis flower and cannabis products to meet demand; new text end

new text begin (2) provide market stability; new text end

new text begin (3) ensure a competitive market; and new text end

new text begin (4) limit the sale of unregulated cannabis flower and cannabis products. new text end

new text begin (g) The office shall submit an annual report to the legislature by January 15, 2024, and each January 15 thereafter. The annual report shall include but not be limited to the following: new text end

new text begin (1) the status of the regulated cannabis industry; new text end

new text begin (2) the status of the illicit cannabis market and hemp consumer industry; new text end

new text begin (3) the number of accidents, arrests, and convictions involving drivers who admitted to using cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products or who tested positive for cannabis or tetrahydrocannabinol; new text end

new text begin (4) the change in potency, if any, of cannabis flower and cannabis products available through the regulated market; new text end

new text begin (5) progress on providing opportunities to individuals and communities that experienced a disproportionate, negative impact from cannabis prohibition, including but not limited to providing relief from criminal convictions and increasing economic opportunities; new text end

new text begin (6) the status of racial and geographic diversity in the cannabis industry; new text end

new text begin (7) proposed legislative changes, including but not limited to recommendations to streamline licensing systems and related administrative processes; new text end

new text begin (8) information on the adverse effects of second-hand smoke from any cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumer products that are consumed by the combustion or vaporization of the product and the inhalation of smoke, aerosol, or vapor from the product; and new text end

new text begin (9) recommendations for the levels of funding for: new text end

new text begin (i) a coordinated education program to address and raise public awareness about the top three adverse health effects, as determined by the commissioner of health, associated with the use of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products by individuals under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (ii) a coordinated education program to educate pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals, and individuals who may become pregnant on the adverse health effects of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (iii) training, technical assistance, and educational materials for home visiting programs, Tribal home visiting programs, and child welfare workers regarding safe and unsafe use of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products in homes with infants and young children; new text end

new text begin (iv) model programs to educate middle school and high school students on the health effects on children and adolescents of the use of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, and other intoxicating or controlled substances; new text end

new text begin (v) grants issued through the CanTrain, CanNavigate, CanStartup, and CanGrow programs; new text end

new text begin (vi) grants to organizations for community development in social equity communities through the CanRenew program; new text end

new text begin (vii) training of peace officers and law enforcement agencies on changes to laws involving cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products and the law's impact on searches and seizures; new text end

new text begin (viii) training of peace officers to increase the number of drug recognition experts; new text end

new text begin (ix) training of peace officers on the cultural uses of sage and distinguishing use of sage from the use of cannabis flower, including whether the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training should approve or develop training materials; new text end

new text begin (x) the retirement and replacement of drug detection canines; and new text end

new text begin (xi) the Department of Human Services and county social service agencies to address any increase in demand for services. new text end

new text begin (g) In developing the recommended funding levels under paragraph (f), clause (9), items (vii) to (xi), the office shall consult with local law enforcement agencies, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the Minnesota Sheriff's Association, the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Minnesota Counties, and county social services agencies. new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin [342.05] STATEWIDE MONITORING SYSTEM. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Statewide monitoring. new text end

new text begin The office must contract with an outside vendor to establish a statewide monitoring system for integrated cannabis tracking, inventory, and verification to track all cannabis plants, cannabis flower, and cannabis products from seed, immature plant, or creation until disposal or sale to a patient or customer. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Data submission requirements. new text end

new text begin The monitoring system must allow cannabis businesses to submit monitoring data to the office through the use of monitoring system software commonly used within the cannabis industry and may also permit cannabis businesses to submit monitoring data through manual data entry with approval from the office. new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin [342.06] APPROVAL OF CANNABIS FLOWER, PRODUCTS, AND CANNABINOIDS. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, "product category" means a type of product that may be sold in different sizes, distinct packaging, or at various prices but is still created using the same manufacturing or agricultural processes. A new or additional stock keeping unit (SKU) or Universal Product Code (UPC) shall not prevent a product from being considered the same type as another unit. All other terms have the meanings provided in section 342.01. new text end

new text begin (b) The office shall approve product categories of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for retail sale. new text end

new text begin (c) The office may establish limits on the total THC of cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumer products. As used in this paragraph, "total THC" means the sum of the percentage by weight of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid multiplied by 0.877 plus the percentage by weight of all tetrahydrocannabinols. new text end

new text begin (d) The office shall not approve any cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product that: new text end

new text begin (1) is or appears to be a lollipop or ice cream; new text end

new text begin (2) bears the likeness or contains characteristics of a real or fictional person, animal, or fruit; new text end

new text begin (3) is modeled after a type or brand of products primarily consumed by or marketed to children; new text end

new text begin (4) is substantively similar to a meat food product; poultry food product as defined in section 31A.02, subdivision 10; or a dairy product as defined in section 32D.01, subdivision 7; new text end

new text begin (5) contains a synthetic cannabinoid; new text end

new text begin (6) is made by applying a cannabinoid, including but not limited to an artificially derived cannabinoid, to a finished food product that does not contain cannabinoids and is sold to consumers, including but not limited to a candy or snack food; or new text end

new text begin (7) if the product is an edible cannabis product or lower-potency hemp edible, contains an ingredient, other than a cannabinoid, that is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in food. new text end

Sec. 7.

new text begin [342.07] AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES; RULEMAKING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Plant propagation standards. new text end

new text begin In consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, the office by rule must establish certification, testing, and labeling requirements for the methods used to grow new cannabis plants or hemp plants, including but not limited to growth from seed, clone, cutting, or tissue culture. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Agricultural best practices. new text end

new text begin In consultation with the commissioner of agriculture and representatives from the University of Minnesota Extension Service, the office shall establish best practices for: new text end

new text begin (1) the cultivation and preparation of cannabis plants; and new text end

new text begin (2) the use of pesticides, fertilizers, soil amendments, and plant amendments in relation to growing cannabis plants. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement. new text end

new text begin (a) Any person seeking to manufacture, process, sell, handle, or store an edible cannabis product or lower-potency hemp edible, other than an edible cannabis product or lower-potency hemp edible that has been placed in its final packaging, must first obtain an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement. new text end

new text begin (b) In consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, the office shall establish an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement. new text end

new text begin (c) The office must regulate edible cannabinoid product handlers and assess penalties in the same manner provided for food handlers under chapters 28A, 31, and 34A and associated rules, with the following exceptions: new text end

new text begin (1) the office must issue an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement, rather than a license; new text end

new text begin (2) eligibility for an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement is limited to persons who possess a valid license issued by the office; new text end

new text begin (3) the office may not charge a fee for issuing or renewing the endorsement; new text end

new text begin (4) the office must align the term and renewal period for edible cannabinoid product handler endorsements with the term and renewal period of the license issued by the office; and new text end

new text begin (5) an edible cannabis product or lower-potency hemp edible must not be considered adulterated solely because the product or edible contains tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoids, or any other material extracted or derived from a cannabis plant, cannabis flower, hemp plant, or hemp plant parts. new text end

new text begin (d) The edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement must prohibit the manufacture of edible cannabis products at the same premises where food is manufactured, except for the limited production of edible products produced solely for product development, sampling, or testing. This limitation does not apply to the manufacture of lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

Sec. 8.

new text begin [342.08] ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Water standards. new text end

new text begin In consultation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, the office by rule must establish appropriate water standards for cannabis businesses. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Energy use. new text end

new text begin In consultation with the commissioner of commerce, the office by rule must establish appropriate energy standards for cannabis businesses. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Solid waste. new text end

new text begin In consultation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, the office by rule must establish appropriate solid waste standards for the disposal of: new text end

new text begin (1) cannabis flower and cannabis products; new text end

new text begin (2) packaging; new text end

new text begin (3) recyclable materials, including minimum requirements for the use of recyclable materials; and new text end

new text begin (4) other solid waste. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Odor. new text end

new text begin The office by rule must establish appropriate standards and requirements to limit odors produced by cannabis businesses. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Applicability; federal, state, and local laws. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to the subjects of subdivisions 1 to 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin (a) The office may only adopt a rule under this section if the rule is consistent with and at least as stringent as applicable state and federal laws related to the subjects of subdivisions 1 to 4. new text end

new text begin (b) The office must coordinate and consult with a department or agency of the state regarding the development and implementation of a rule under this section if the department or agency has expertise or a regulatory interest in the subject matter of the rule. new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin [342.09] PERSONAL ADULT USE OF CANNABIS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Personal adult use, possession, and transportation of cannabis flower and cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin (a) An individual 21 years of age or older may: new text end

new text begin (1) use, possess, or transport cannabis paraphernalia; new text end

new text begin (2) possess or transport two ounces or less of adult-use cannabis flower in a public place; new text end

new text begin (3) possess two pounds or less of adult-use cannabis flower in the individual's private residence; new text end

new text begin (4) possess or transport eight grams or less of adult-use cannabis concentrate; new text end

new text begin (5) possess or transport edible cannabis products or lower-potency hemp edibles infused with a combined total of 800 milligrams or less of tetrahydrocannabinol; new text end

new text begin (6) give for no remuneration to an individual who is at least 21 years of age: new text end

new text begin (i) two ounces or less of adult-use cannabis flower; new text end

new text begin (ii) eight grams or less of adult-use cannabis concentrate; or new text end

new text begin (iii) an edible cannabis product or lower-potency hemp edible infused with 800 milligrams or less of tetrahydrocannabinol; and new text end

new text begin (7) use adult-use cannabis flower and adult-use cannabis products in the following locations: new text end

new text begin (i) a private residence, including the individual's curtilage or yard; new text end

new text begin (ii) on private property, not generally accessible by the public, unless the individual is explicitly prohibited from consuming cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products on the property by the owner of the property; or new text end

new text begin (iii) on the premises of an establishment or event licensed to permit on-site consumption. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), an individual may not: new text end

new text begin (1) use, possess, or transport cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products if the individual is under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in a motor vehicle as defined in section 169A.03, subdivision 15; new text end

new text begin (3) use cannabis flower, cannabis products, or hemp-derived consumer products in a manner that involves the inhalation of smoke, aerosol, or vapor at any location where smoking is prohibited under section 144.414; new text end

new text begin (4) use or possess cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in a public school, as defined in section 120A.05, subdivisions 9, 11, and 13, or in a charter school governed by chapter 124E, including all facilities, whether owned, rented, or leased, and all vehicles that a school district owns, leases, rents, contracts for, or controls; new text end

new text begin (5) use or possess cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in a state correctional facility; new text end

new text begin (6) operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (7) give for no remuneration cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to an individual under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (8) give for no remuneration cannabis flower or cannabis products as a sample or promotional gift if the giver is in the business of selling goods or services; or new text end

new text begin (9) vaporize or smoke cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, or hemp-derived consumer products in any location where the smoke, aerosol, or vapor would be inhaled by a minor. new text end

new text begin (c) The prohibitions under paragraph (b), clauses (1) to (4), do not apply to use other than by smoking or by a vaporized delivery method, possession, or transportation of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products by a patient; a registered designated caregiver; or a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient. new text end

new text begin (d) A proprietor of a family or group family day care program must disclose to parents or guardians of children cared for on the premises of the family or group family day care program, if the proprietor permits the smoking or use of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products on the premises outside of its hours of operation. Disclosure must include posting on the premises a conspicuous written notice and orally informing parents or guardians. Cannabis flower or cannabis products must be inaccessible to children and stored away from food products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Home cultivation of cannabis for personal adult use. new text end

new text begin Up to eight cannabis plants, with no more than four being mature, flowering plants may be grown at a single residence, including the curtilage or yard, without a license to cultivate cannabis issued under this chapter provided that cultivation takes place at the primary residence of an individual 21 years of age or older and in an enclosed, locked space that is not open to public view. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Home extraction of cannabis concentrate by use of volatile solvent prohibited. new text end

new text begin No person may use a volatile solvent to separate or extract cannabis concentrate or hemp concentrate without a cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis manufacturer, medical cannabis processor, or lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer license issued under this chapter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Sale of cannabis flower and products prohibited. new text end

new text begin No person may sell cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products without a license issued under this chapter that authorizes the sale. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Importation of hemp-derived products. new text end

new text begin No person may import lower-potency hemp edibles or hemp-derived consumer products that are manufactured outside the boundaries of the state of Minnesota with the intent to sell the edibles or products to consumers within the state or to any other person or business that intends to sell the edibles or products to consumers within the state without a license issued under this chapter that authorizes the importation of such edibles or products. This subdivision does not apply to edibles or products lawfully purchased for personal use. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Violations; penalties. new text end

new text begin (a) In addition to penalties listed in this subdivision, a person who violates the provisions of this chapter is subject to any applicable criminal penalty. new text end

new text begin (b) The office may assess the following civil penalties on a person who sells cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products without a license issued under this chapter that authorizes the sale: new text end

new text begin (1) if the person sells up to two ounces of cannabis flower, up to $3,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis flower, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (2) if the person sells more than two ounces but not more than eight ounces of cannabis flower, up to $10,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis flower, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (3) if the person sells more than eight ounces but not more than one pound of cannabis flower, up to $25,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis flower, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (4) if the person sells more than one pound but not more than five pounds of cannabis flower, up to $50,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis flower, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (5) if the person sells more than five pounds but not more than 25 pounds of cannabis flower, up to $100,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis flower, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (6) if the person sells more than 25 pounds but not more than 50 pounds of cannabis flower, up to $250,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis flower, whichever is greater; and new text end

new text begin (7) if the person sells more than 50 pounds of cannabis flower, up to $1,000,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis flower, whichever is greater. new text end

new text begin (c) The office may assess the following civil penalties on a person who sells cannabis concentrate without a license issued under this chapter that authorizes the sale: new text end

new text begin (1) if the person sells up to eight grams of cannabis concentrate, up to $3,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis concentrate, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (2) if the person sells more than eight grams but not more than 40 grams of cannabis concentrate, up to $10,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis concentrate, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (3) if the person sells more than 40 grams but not more than 80 grams of cannabis concentrate, up to $25,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis concentrate, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (4) if the person sells more than 80 grams but not more than 400 grams of cannabis concentrate, up to $50,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis concentrate, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (5) if the person sells more than 400 grams but not more than two kilograms of cannabis concentrate, up to $100,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis concentrate, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (6) if the person sells more than two kilograms but not more than four kilograms of cannabis concentrate, up to $250,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis concentrate, whichever is greater; and new text end

new text begin (7) if the person sells more than four kilograms of cannabis concentrate, up to $1,000,000 or three times the retail market value of the cannabis concentrate, whichever is greater. new text end

new text begin (d) The office may assess the following civil penalties on a person who imports or sells products infused with tetrahydrocannabinol without a license issued under this chapter that authorizes the importation or sale: new text end

new text begin (1) if the person imports or sells products infused with up to 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, up to $3,000 or three times the retail market value of the infused product, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (2) if the person imports or sells products infused with a total of more than 800 milligrams but not more than four grams of tetrahydrocannabinol, up to $10,000 or three times the retail market value of the infused product, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (3) if the person imports or sells products infused with a total of more than four grams but not more than eight grams of tetrahydrocannabinol, up to $25,000 or three times the retail market value of the infused product, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (4) if the person imports or sells products infused with a total of more than eight grams but not more than 40 grams of tetrahydrocannabinol, up to $50,000 or three times the retail market value of the infused product, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (5) if the person imports or sells products infused with a total of more than 40 grams but not more than 200 grams of tetrahydrocannabinol, up to $100,000 or three times the retail market value of the infused product, whichever is greater; new text end

new text begin (6) if the person imports or sells products infused with a total of more than 200 grams but not more than 400 grams of tetrahydrocannabinol, up to $250,000 or three times the retail market value of the infused product, whichever is greater; and new text end

new text begin (7) if the person imports or sells products infused with a total of more than 400 grams of tetrahydrocannabinol, up to $1,000,000 or three times the retail market value of the infused product, whichever is greater. new text end

new text begin (e) The office may assess a civil penalty of up to $500 for each plant grown in excess of the limit on a person who grows more than eight cannabis plants or more than four mature, flowering plants, without a license to cultivate cannabis issued under this chapter. new text end

Sec. 10.

new text begin [342.10] LICENSES; TYPES. new text end

new text begin The office shall issue the following types of license: new text end

new text begin (1) cannabis microbusiness; new text end

new text begin (2) cannabis mezzobusiness; new text end

new text begin (3) cannabis cultivator; new text end

new text begin (4) cannabis manufacturer; new text end

new text begin (5) cannabis retailer; new text end

new text begin (6) cannabis wholesaler; new text end

new text begin (7) cannabis transporter; new text end

new text begin (8) cannabis testing facility; new text end

new text begin (9) cannabis event organizer; new text end

new text begin (10) cannabis delivery service; new text end

new text begin (11) lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer; new text end

new text begin (12) lower-potency hemp edible retailer; new text end

new text begin (13) medical cannabis cultivator; new text end

new text begin (14) medical cannabis processor; new text end

new text begin (15) medical cannabis retailer; or new text end

new text begin (16) medical cannabis combination business. new text end

Sec. 11.

new text begin [342.11] LICENSES; FEES. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall require the payment of application fees, initial licensing fees, and renewal licensing fees as provided in this section. The initial license fee shall include the fee for initial issuance of the license and the first annual renewal. The renewal fee shall be charged at the time of the second renewal and each subsequent annual renewal thereafter. Nothing in this section prohibits a local unit of government from charging the retailer registration fee established in section 342.22. Application fees, initial licensing fees, and renewal licensing fees are nonrefundable. new text end

new text begin (b) Application and licensing fees shall be as follows: new text end

new text begin (1) for a cannabis microbusiness: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $500; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $0; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $2,000; new text end

new text begin (2) for a cannabis mezzobusiness: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $5,000; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $5,000; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $10,000; new text end

new text begin (3) for a cannabis cultivator: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $10,000; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $20,000; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $30,000; new text end

new text begin (4) for a cannabis manufacturer: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $10,000; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $10,000; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $20,000; new text end

new text begin (5) for a cannabis retailer: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $2,500; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $2,500; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $5,000; new text end

new text begin (6) for a cannabis wholesaler: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $5,000; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $5,000; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $10,000; new text end

new text begin (7) for a cannabis transporter: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $250; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $500; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $1,000; new text end

new text begin (8) for a cannabis testing facility: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $5,000; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $5,000; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $10,000; new text end

new text begin (9) for a cannabis delivery service: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $250; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $500; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $1,000; new text end

new text begin (10) for a cannabis event organizer: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $750; and new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $750; new text end

new text begin (11) for a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $250; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $1,000; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $1,000; new text end

new text begin (12) for a lower-potency hemp edible retailer: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $250 per retail location; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $250 per retail location; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $250 per retail location; new text end

new text begin (13) for a medical cannabis cultivator: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $250; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $0; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $0; new text end

new text begin (14) for a medical cannabis processor: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $250; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $0; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $0; new text end

new text begin (15) for a medical cannabis retailer: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $250; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $0; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $0; and new text end

new text begin (16) for a medical cannabis combination business: new text end

new text begin (i) an application fee of $10,000; new text end

new text begin (ii) an initial license fee of $20,000; and new text end

new text begin (iii) a renewal license fee of $70,000. new text end

Sec. 12.

new text begin [342.12] LICENSES; TRANSFERS; ADJUSTMENTS. new text end

new text begin (a) Licenses issued under this chapter may be freely transferred subject to the prior written approval of the office, which approval may be given or withheld in the office's sole discretion, provided that a social equity applicant may only transfer the applicant's license to another social equity applicant. A new license must be obtained when: new text end

new text begin (1) the form of the licensee's legal business structure converts or changes to a different type of legal business structure; or new text end

new text begin (2) the licensee dissolves; consolidates; reorganizes; undergoes bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership proceedings; merges with another legal organization; or assigns all or substantially all of its assets for the benefit of creditors. new text end

new text begin (b) Transfers between social equity applicants must be reviewed by the Division of Social Equity. new text end

new text begin (c) Licenses must be renewed annually. new text end

new text begin (d) License holders may petition the office to adjust the tier of a license issued within a license category provided that the license holder meets all applicable requirements. new text end

new text begin (e) The office by rule may permit relocation of a licensed cannabis business, adopt requirements for the submission of a license relocation application, establish standards for the approval of a relocation application, and charge a fee not to exceed $250 for reviewing and processing applications. Relocation of a licensed premises pursuant to this paragraph does not extend or otherwise modify the license term of the license subject to relocation. new text end

Sec. 13.

new text begin [342.13] LOCAL CONTROL. new text end

new text begin (a) A local unit of government may not prohibit the possession, transportation, or use of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products authorized under this chapter. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in section 342.22, a local unit of government may not prohibit the establishment or operation of a cannabis business licensed under this chapter. new text end

new text begin (c) A local unit of government may adopt reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of the operation of a cannabis business provided that such restrictions do not prohibit the establishment or operation of cannabis businesses. A local unit of government may prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 1,000 feet of a school, or 500 feet of a day care, residential treatment facility, or an attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic field. new text end

new text begin (d) The office shall work with local units of government to: new text end

new text begin (1) develop model ordinances for reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of the operation of a cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (2) develop standardized forms and procedures for the issuance of a retail registration pursuant to section 342.22; and new text end

new text begin (3) develop model policies and procedures for the performance of compliance checks required under section 342.22. new text end

new text begin (e) If a local unit of government is conducting studies or has authorized a study to be conducted or has held or has scheduled a hearing for the purpose of considering adoption or amendment of reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of the operation of a cannabis business, the governing body of the local unit of government may adopt an interim ordinance applicable to all or part of its jurisdiction for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Before adopting the interim ordinance, the governing body must hold a public hearing. The interim ordinance may regulate, restrict, or prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within the jurisdiction or a portion thereof until January 1, 2025. new text end

new text begin (f) Within 30 days of receiving a copy of an application from the office, a local unit of government shall certify on a form provided by the office whether a proposed cannabis business complies with local zoning ordinances and, if applicable, whether the proposed business complies with the state fire code and building code. The office may not issue a license if a cannabis business does not meet local zoning and land use laws. new text end

new text begin (g) Upon receipt of an application for a license issued under this chapter, the office shall contact the local unit of government in which the business would be located and provide the local unit of government with 30 days in which to provide input on the application. The local unit of government may provide the office with any additional information it believes is relevant to the office's decision on whether to issue a license, including but not limited to identifying concerns about the proposed location of a cannabis business, or sharing public information about an applicant. new text end

new text begin (h) The office by rule shall establish an expedited complaint process to receive, review, and respond to complaints made by a local unit of government about a cannabis business. Complaints may include alleged violations of local ordinances or other alleged violations. At a minimum, the expedited complaint process shall require the office to provide an initial response to the complaint within seven days and perform any necessary inspections within 30 days. Nothing in this paragraph prohibits a local unit of government from enforcing a local ordinance. If a local unit of government notifies the office that a cannabis business other than a cannabis retailer, cannabis microbusiness with a retail operations endorsement, cannabis mezzobusiness, lower-potency hemp edible retailer, medical cannabis retailer, or medical cannabis combination business poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public, the office must respond within one business day and may take any action described in section 342.19 or 342.21. new text end

new text begin (i) A local government unit that issues cannabis retailer registration under section 342.22 may, by ordinance, limit the number of licensed cannabis retailers, cannabis mezzobusinesses with a retail operations endorsement, and cannabis microbusinesses with a retail operations endorsement to no fewer than one registration for every 12,500 residents. new text end

new text begin (j) If a county has one active registration for every 12,500 residents, a city or town within the county is not obligated to register a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin (k) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a local government unit from allowing licensed cannabis retailers in excess of the minimums set in paragraph (i). new text end

new text begin (l) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the state shall not issue a license to any cannabis business to operate in Indian country, as defined in United States Code, title 18, section 1151, of a Minnesota Tribal government without the consent of the Tribal government. new text end

Sec. 14.

new text begin [342.14] CANNABIS LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Application; contents. new text end

new text begin (a) The office by rule shall establish forms and procedures for the processing of cannabis licenses issued under this chapter. At a minimum, any application to obtain or renew a cannabis license shall include the following information, if applicable: new text end

new text begin (1) the name, address, and date of birth of the applicant; new text end

new text begin (2) the disclosure of ownership and control required under paragraph (b); new text end

new text begin (3) the disclosure of whether the applicant or, if the applicant is a business, any officer, director, manager, and general partner of the business has ever filed for bankruptcy; new text end

new text begin (4) the address and legal property description of the business; new text end

new text begin (5) a general description of the location or locations that the applicant plans to operate, including the planned square feet of planned space for cultivation, wholesaling, and retailing, as applicable; new text end

new text begin (6) a copy of the security plan; new text end

new text begin (7) proof of trade name registration; new text end

new text begin (8) a copy of the applicant's business plan showing the expected size of the business; anticipated growth; the methods of record keeping; the knowledge and experience of the applicant and any officer, director, manager, and general partner of the business; the environmental plan; and other relevant financial and operational components; new text end

new text begin (9) an attestation signed by a bona fide labor organization stating that the applicant has entered into a labor peace agreement; new text end

new text begin (10) certification that the applicant will comply with the requirements of this chapter relating to the ownership and operation of a cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (11) identification of one or more controlling persons or managerial employees as agents who shall be responsible for dealing with the office on all matters; and new text end

new text begin (12) a statement that the applicant agrees to respond to the office's supplemental requests for information. new text end

new text begin (b) An applicant must file and update as necessary a disclosure of ownership and control. The office by rule shall establish the contents and form of the disclosure. Except as provided in paragraph (f), the disclosure shall, at a minimum, include the following: new text end

new text begin (1) the management structure, ownership, and control of the applicant or license holder, including the name of each cooperative member, officer, director, manager, general partner or business entity; the office or position held by each person; each person's percentage ownership interest, if any; and, if the business has a parent company, the name of each owner, board member, and officer of the parent company and the owner's, board member's, or officer's percentage ownership interest in the parent company and the cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (2) a statement from the applicant and, if the applicant is a business, from every officer, director, manager, and general partner of the business, indicating whether that person has previously held, or currently holds, an ownership interest in a cannabis business in Minnesota, any other state or territory of the United States, or any other country; new text end

new text begin (3) if the applicant is a corporation, copies of the applicant's articles of incorporation and bylaws and any amendments to the applicant's articles of incorporation or bylaws; new text end

new text begin (4) copies of any partnership agreement, operating agreement, or shareholder agreement; new text end

new text begin (5) copies of any promissory notes, security instruments, or other similar agreements; new text end

new text begin (6) an explanation detailing the funding sources used to finance the business; new text end

new text begin (7) a list of operating and investment accounts for the business, including any applicable financial institution and account number; and new text end

new text begin (8) a list of each outstanding loan and financial obligation obtained for use in the business, including the loan amount, loan terms, and name and address of the creditor. new text end

new text begin (c) An application may include: new text end

new text begin (1) proof that the applicant is a social equity applicant; new text end

new text begin (2) a description of the training and education that will be provided to any employee; or new text end

new text begin (3) a copy of business policies governing operations to ensure compliance with this chapter. new text end

new text begin (d) Commitments made by an applicant in its application, including but not limited to the maintenance of a labor peace agreement, shall be an ongoing material condition of maintaining and renewing the license. new text end

new text begin (e) An application on behalf of a corporation or association shall be signed by at least two officers or managing agents of that entity. new text end

new text begin (f) The office may, by rule, establish exceptions to the disclosures required under paragraph (b) for members of a cooperative who hold less than a five percent ownership interest in the cooperative. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Application; process. new text end

new text begin (a) An applicant must submit all required information to the office on the forms and in the manner prescribed by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) If the office receives an application that fails to provide the required information, the office shall issue a deficiency notice to the applicant. The applicant shall have ten business days from the date of the deficiency notice to submit the required information. new text end

new text begin (c) Failure by an applicant to submit all required information will result in the application being rejected. new text end

new text begin (d) Upon receipt of a completed application and fee, the office shall forward a copy of the application to the local unit of government in which the business operates or intends to operate with a form for certification as to whether a proposed cannabis business complies with local zoning ordinances and, if applicable, whether the proposed business complies with the state fire code and building code. new text end

new text begin (e) Within 90 days of receiving a completed application and the results of any required criminal history check, the office shall issue the appropriate license or send the applicant a notice of rejection setting forth specific reasons that the office did not approve the application. new text end

Sec. 15.

new text begin [342.15] ADULT-USE CANNABIS BUSINESS; CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND DISQUALIFICATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Criminal history check. new text end

new text begin (a) Upon request by the office, every license applicant or, in the case of a business entity, every cooperative member or director, manager, and general partner of the business entity, for a cannabis business license, or in the case of a business entity, every cooperative member or director, manager, and general partner of the business entity, and prospective cannabis worker must submit a completed criminal history records check consent form, a full set of classifiable fingerprints, and the required fees to the office. Upon receipt of this information, the office must submit the completed criminal history records check consent form, full set of classifiable fingerprints, and required fees to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. After receiving this information, the bureau must conduct a Minnesota criminal history records check of the license applicant or prospective cannabis worker. The bureau may exchange a license applicant's or prospective cannabis worker's fingerprints with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain the license applicant's or prospective cannabis worker's national criminal history record information. The bureau must return the results of the Minnesota and federal criminal history records checks to the office to determine if the license applicant or prospective cannabis worker is disqualified under rules adopted pursuant to this section. new text end

new text begin (b) The office may, by rule, establish exceptions to the requirement under paragraph (a) for members of a cooperative who hold less than a five percent ownership interest in the cooperative. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Criminal offenses; disqualifications. new text end

new text begin The office may by rule determine whether any felony convictions shall disqualify a person from holding or receiving a cannabis business license issued under this chapter or working for a cannabis business, and the length of any such disqualification. In adopting rules pursuant to this subdivision, the office shall not disqualify a person for a violation of section 152.025. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Risk of harm; set aside. new text end

new text begin The office may set aside a disqualification under subdivision 2 if the office finds that the person has submitted sufficient information to demonstrate that the person does not pose a risk of harm to any person served by the applicant, license holder, or other entities as provided in this chapter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin The background check requirements and disqualifications under this section do not apply to an applicant for a hemp business license or to hemp workers. new text end

Sec. 16.

new text begin [342.16] CANNABIS BUSINESSES; GENERAL OWNERSHIP DISQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. new text end

new text begin (a) A license holder or applicant must meet each of the following requirements, if applicable, to hold or receive a cannabis license issued under this chapter: new text end

new text begin (1) be at least 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) have completed an application for licensure or application for renewal; new text end

new text begin (3) have paid the applicable application fee and license fee; new text end

new text begin (4) if the applicant or license holder is a business entity, be incorporated in the state or otherwise formed or organized under the laws of the state; new text end

new text begin (5) not be employed by the office or any state agency with regulatory authority under this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter; new text end

new text begin (6) not be a licensed peace officer, as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (c); new text end

new text begin (7) never have had a license previously issued under this chapter revoked; new text end

new text begin (8) have filed any previously required tax returns for a cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (9) have paid and remitted any business taxes, gross receipts taxes, interest, or penalties due relating to the operation of a cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (10) have fully and truthfully complied with all information requests of the office relating to license application and renewal; new text end

new text begin (11) not be disqualified under section 342.15; new text end

new text begin (12) not employ an individual who is disqualified from working for a cannabis business under this chapter; and new text end

new text begin (13) meet the ownership and operational requirements for the type of license and, if applicable, endorsement sought or held. new text end

new text begin (b) A health care practitioner who certifies qualifying medical conditions for patients is prohibited from: new text end

new text begin (1) holding a direct or indirect economic interest in a cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (2) serving as a cooperative member, director, manager, general partner, or employee of a cannabis business; or new text end

new text begin (3) advertising with a cannabis business in any way. new text end

new text begin (c) If the license holder or applicant is a business entity, every officer, director, manager, and general partner of the business entity must meet each of the requirements of this section. new text end

new text begin (d) The ownership disqualifications and requirements under this section do not apply to a hemp business license holder or applicant. new text end

Sec. 17.

new text begin [342.17] SOCIAL EQUITY APPLICANTS. new text end

new text begin (a) An applicant qualifies as a social equity applicant if the applicant: new text end

new text begin (1) was convicted of an offense involving the possession or sale of cannabis or marijuana prior to May 1, 2023; new text end

new text begin (2) had a parent, guardian, child, spouse, or dependent who was convicted of an offense involving the possession or sale of cannabis or marijuana prior to May 1, 2023; new text end

new text begin (3) was a dependent of an individual who was convicted of an offense involving the possession or sale of cannabis or marijuana prior to May 1, 2023; new text end

new text begin (4) is a service-disabled veteran, current or former member of the national guard, or any military veteran or current or former member of the national guard who lost honorable status due to an offense involving the possession or sale of marijuana; new text end

new text begin (5) has been a resident for the last five years of one or more subareas, such as census tracts or neighborhoods, that experienced a disproportionately large amount of cannabis enforcement as determined by the study conducted by the office pursuant to section 342.04, paragraph (b), and reported in the preliminary report, final report, or both; new text end

new text begin (6) is an emerging farmer as defined in section 17.055, subdivision 1; or new text end

new text begin (7) has been a resident for the last five years of one or more census tracts where, as reported in the most recently completed decennial census published by the United States Bureau of the Census, either: new text end

new text begin (i) the poverty rate was 20 percent or more; or new text end

new text begin (ii) the median family income did not exceed 80 percent of statewide median family income or, if in a metropolitan area, did not exceed the greater of 80 percent of the statewide median family income or 80 percent of the median family income for that metropolitan area. new text end

new text begin (b) The qualifications described in paragraph (a) apply to each individual applicant or, in the case of a business entity, every cooperative member or director, manager, and general partner of the business entity. new text end

Sec. 18.

new text begin [342.18] LICENSE SELECTION CRITERIA. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Market stability. new text end

new text begin The office shall issue the necessary number of licenses in order to ensure the sufficient supply of cannabis flower and cannabis products to meet demand, provide market stability, ensure a competitive market, and limit the sale of unregulated cannabis flower and cannabis products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Vertical integration prohibited; exceptions. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the office shall not issue licenses to a single applicant that would result in the applicant being vertically integrated in violation of the provisions of this chapter. new text end

new text begin (b) Nothing in this section prohibits or limits the issuance of microbusiness licenses or mezzobusiness licenses, or the issuance of both lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer and lower-potency hemp edible retailer licenses to the same person or entity. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Application score; license priority. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall award points to each completed application for a license to operate a cannabis business in the following categories: new text end

new text begin (1) status as a social equity applicant or as an applicant who is substantially similar to a social equity applicant as described in paragraph (c); new text end

new text begin (2) status as a veteran or retired national guard applicant who does not meet the definition of social equity applicant; new text end

new text begin (3) security and record keeping; new text end

new text begin (4) employee training plan; new text end

new text begin (5) business plan and financial situation; new text end

new text begin (6) labor and employment practices; new text end

new text begin (7) knowledge and experience; and new text end

new text begin (8) environmental plan. new text end

new text begin (b) The office may award additional points to an application if the license holder would expand service to an underrepresented market, including but not limited to participation in the medical cannabis program. new text end

new text begin (c) The office shall establish application materials permitting individual applicants to demonstrate the impact that cannabis prohibition has had on that applicant, including but not limited to the arrest or imprisonment of the applicant or a member of the applicant's immediate family, and the office may award points to such applicants in the same manner as points are awarded to social equity applicants. new text end

new text begin (d) The office shall establish policies and guidelines, which must be made available to the public, regarding the number of points available in each category and the basis for awarding those points. Status as a social equity applicant must account for at least 20 percent of the total available points. In determining the number of points to award to a cooperative or business applying as a social equity applicant, the office shall consider the number or ownership percentage of cooperative members, officers, directors, managers, and general partners who qualify as social equity applicants. new text end

new text begin (e) Consistent with the goals identified in subdivision 1, the office shall issue licenses in each license category, giving priority to applicants who receive the highest score under paragraphs (a) and (b). If there are insufficient licenses available for entities that receive identical scores, the office shall utilize a lottery to randomly select license recipients from among those entities. new text end

Sec. 19.

new text begin [342.19] INSPECTION; LICENSE VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authority to inspect. new text end

new text begin (a) In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the office, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, is authorized to: new text end

new text begin (1) enter any cannabis business or hemp business without delay and at reasonable times; new text end

new text begin (2) inspect and investigate during regular working hours and at other reasonable times, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, any cannabis business or hemp business and all relevant conditions, equipment, records, and materials therein; and new text end

new text begin (3) question privately any employer, owner, operator, agent, or employee of a cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (b) An employer, owner, operator, agent, or employee must not refuse the office entry or otherwise deter or prohibit the office from taking action under paragraph (a). new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Powers of office. new text end

new text begin (a) In making inspections and investigations under this chapter, the office shall have the power to administer oaths, certify as to official acts, take and cause to be taken depositions of witnesses, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and production of papers, books, documents, records, and testimony. In case of failure of any person to comply with any subpoena lawfully issued, or on the refusal of any witness to produce evidence or to testify to any matter regarding which the person may be lawfully interrogated, the district court shall, upon application of the office, compel obedience proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued by the court or a refusal to testify therein. new text end

new text begin (b) If the office finds probable cause to believe that any cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product is being distributed in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the office shall affix to the item a tag, withdrawal from distribution order, or other appropriate marking providing notice that the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product is, or is suspected of being, distributed in violation of this chapter, and has been detained or embargoed, and warning all persons not to remove or dispose of the item by sale or otherwise until permission for removal or disposal is given by the office or the court. It is unlawful for a person to remove or dispose of detained or embargoed cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product by sale or otherwise without the office's or a court's permission and each transaction is a separate violation of this section. new text end

new text begin (c) If any cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product has been found by the office to be in violation of this chapter, the office shall petition the district court in the county in which the item is detained or embargoed for an order and decree for the condemnation of the item. The office shall release the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product when this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter have been complied with or the item is found not to be in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. new text end

new text begin (d) If the court finds that the detained or embargoed cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product is in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the following remedies are available: new text end

new text begin (1) after entering a decree, the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product may be destroyed at the expense of the claimant under the supervision of the office, and all court costs, fees, storage, and other proper expenses must be assessed against the claimant of the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product or the claimant's agent; and new text end

new text begin (2) if the violation can be corrected by proper labeling or processing of the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product, the court, after entry of the decree and after costs, fees, and expenses have been paid, and a good and sufficient bond conditioned that the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product must be properly labeled or processed has been executed, may by order direct that the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product be delivered to the claimant for proper labeling or processing under the supervision of the office. The office's supervision expenses must be paid by the claimant. The cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product must be returned to the claimant and the bond must be discharged on representation to the court by the office that the cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product is no longer in violation and that the office's supervision expenses have been paid. new text end

new text begin (e) If the office finds in any room, building, piece of equipment, vehicle of transportation, or other structure any cannabis plant, cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product that is unsound or contains any filthy, decomposed, or putrid substance, or that may be poisonous or deleterious to health or otherwise unsafe, the office shall condemn or destroy the item or in any other manner render the item as unsalable, and no one has any cause of action against the office on account of the office's action. new text end

new text begin (f) The office may enter into an agreement with the commissioner of agriculture to analyze and examine samples or other articles furnished by the office for the purpose of determining whether the sample or article violates this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. A copy of the examination or analysis report for any such article, duly authenticated under oath by the laboratory analyst making the determination or examination, shall be prima facie evidence in all courts of the matters and facts contained in the report. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Aiding of inspection. new text end

new text begin Subject to rules issued by the office, a representative of a cannabis business or hemp business shall be given an opportunity to accompany the office during the physical inspection of any cannabis business or hemp business for the purpose of aiding such inspection. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Complaints and reports; priority of inspection. new text end

new text begin (a) The office may conduct inspections of any licensed cannabis business or hemp business at any time to ensure compliance with the ownership and operation requirements of this chapter. new text end

new text begin (b) Any person may report a suspected violation of a safety or health standard. If upon receipt of such notification the office determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that such violation or danger exists, the office shall make a special inspection as soon as practicable to determine if such danger or violation exists. new text end

new text begin (c) The office shall prioritize inspections of cannabis businesses and hemp businesses where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation poses imminent danger to the public or customers. Inspections must take place within one business day of the receipt of a credible report. new text end

new text begin (d) The office shall promptly inspect cannabis businesses and hemp businesses that are the subject of complaint by a local unit of government. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Violations; administrative orders and penalties. new text end

new text begin (a) The office may issue an administrative order to any licensed cannabis business or hemp business that the office determines has committed a violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The administrative order may require the business to correct the violation or to cease and desist from committing the violation. The order must state the deficiencies that constitute the violation and the time by which the violation must be corrected. If the business believes that the information in the administrative order is in error, the business may ask the office to consider the parts of the order that are alleged to be in error. The request must be in writing, delivered to the office by certified mail within seven days after receipt of the order, and provide documentation to support the allegation of error. The office must respond to a request for reconsideration within 15 days after receiving the request. A request for reconsideration does not stay the correction order unless the office issues a supplemental order granting additional time. The office's disposition of a request for reconsideration is final. new text end

new text begin (b) For each violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, the office may issue to each cannabis business or hemp business a monetary penalty of up to $10,000, an amount that deprives the business of any economic advantage gained by the violation, or both. new text end

new text begin (c) An administrative penalty may be recovered in a civil action in the name of the state brought in the district court of the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred or the district court where the office is housed. new text end

new text begin (d) In addition to penalties listed in this subdivision, a person or business who violates the provisions of this chapter is subject to any applicable criminal penalty. new text end

Sec. 20.

new text begin [342.20] DATA PRACTICES. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Not public data. new text end

new text begin The following data collected, created, or maintained by the office are classified as nonpublic data, as defined by section 13.02, subdivision 9, or as private data on individuals, as defined by section 13.02, subdivision 12: new text end

new text begin (1) application data submitted by an applicant for a cannabis business license or hemp business license, other than the data listed in subdivision 2; new text end

new text begin (2) the identity of a complainant who has made a report concerning a license holder or an applicant that appears in inactive investigative data unless the complainant consents to the disclosure; new text end

new text begin (3) data identifying retail or wholesale customers of a cannabis business or hemp business; and new text end

new text begin (4) data identifying cannabis workers or hemp workers. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Public data on license applicants. new text end

new text begin (a) The following application data submitted by an applicant for a cannabis business license or hemp business license are public data: new text end

new text begin (1) the applicant's name and designated address; new text end

new text begin (2) data disclosing the ownership and control of the applicant; new text end

new text begin (3) proof of trade name registration; new text end

new text begin (4) data showing the legal possession of the premises where the business will operate; new text end

new text begin (5) data describing whether volatile chemicals will be used in any methods of extraction or concentration; new text end

new text begin (6) environmental plans; new text end

new text begin (7) the type and number of other cannabis business licenses or hemp business licenses held by the applicant; and new text end

new text begin (8) the name, address, location, dates, and hours of where any proposed cannabis event will take place. new text end

new text begin (b) Scoring and other data generated by the office in its review of an applicant for a cannabis business license or hemp business license are public data. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Public application data on license holders. new text end

new text begin Once an applicant for a cannabis business license or hemp business license becomes a license holder, all of the application data that the license holder had previously submitted to the office are public data except that the following data remain classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals: new text end

new text begin (1) data identifying retail or wholesale customers of a cannabis business or hemp business; new text end

new text begin (2) data identifying cannabis workers or hemp workers; new text end

new text begin (3) tax returns, bank account statements, and other financial account information; new text end

new text begin (4) business plans; and new text end

new text begin (5) data classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals by chapter 13 or other applicable law. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Civil investigative data. new text end

new text begin Data collected or maintained by the office as part of an active investigation undertaken for the purpose of the commencement or defense of a pending civil legal action, or that are retained in anticipation of a pending civil legal action, must be subject to section 13.39. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Data practices administration. new text end

new text begin (a) The office must establish written procedures to ensure that only individuals authorized by law may enter, update, or access data maintained by the office and classified as nonpublic or private data on individuals. An authorized individual's ability to enter, update, or access not public data must correspond to the official duties or training level of the individual and to the statutory authorization granting access for that purpose. All queries and responses, and all actions in which not public data are entered, updated, accessed, shared, or disseminated, must be recorded in a data audit trail. Data contained in the audit trail have the same classification as the underlying data tracked by the audit trail. new text end

new text begin (b) The office must not share data classified as nonpublic or private data on individuals under this section or other data identifying an individual applicant or license holder with any federal agency, federal department, or federal entity unless specifically ordered to do so by a state or federal court. new text end

new text begin (c) The office must arrange for an independent audit to verify compliance with this section. The audit must be completed annually for the first two years following establishment of the office and biennially thereafter. The results of the audit are public. No later than 30 days following completion of the audit, the office must provide a report summarizing the audit results to the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees and divisions of the house of representatives and the senate with jurisdiction over commerce and data practices, and the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and Personal Data Privacy. The report must be submitted as required under section 3.195, except that printed copies are not required. new text end

Sec. 21.

new text begin [342.21] LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION; HEARING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin License revocation and nonrenewal. new text end

new text begin The office may revoke or not renew a license when the office has cause to believe that a cannabis business or hemp business has violated an ownership or operational requirement in this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The office must notify the license holder in writing, specifying the grounds for revocation or nonrenewal and fixing a time of at least 20 days thereafter for a hearing on the matter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Hearing; written findings. new text end

new text begin (a) Before the office revokes or does not renew a license, the office must provide the license holder with a statement of the complaints made against the license holder, and the office must hold a hearing to determine whether the office should revoke the license or deny renewal of the license. The license holder shall receive notice at least 20 days before the date of the hearing and notice may be served either by certified mail addressed to the address of the license holder as shown in the license application or in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons. At the time and place fixed for the hearing, the office, or any office employee or agent authorized by the office to conduct the hearing, shall receive evidence, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. new text end

new text begin (b) After the hearing held pursuant to paragraph (a), or upon the failure of the license holder to appear at the hearing, the office must take action as is deemed advisable and issue written findings that the office must mail to the license holder. An action of the office under this paragraph is subject to judicial review pursuant to chapter 14. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Temporary suspension. new text end

new text begin The office may temporarily, without hearing, suspend the license and operating privilege of any business licensed under this chapter for up to 90 days if continuing the operation of the business would threaten the health or safety of any person. The office may extend the period for an additional 90 days if the office notified the business that the office intends to revoke or not renew a license and the hearing required under subdivision 2 has not taken place. new text end

Sec. 22.

new text begin [342.22] RETAILERS; LOCAL REGISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Registration required. new text end

new text begin Before making retail sales to customers or patients, a cannabis microbusiness with a retail operations endorsement, cannabis mezzobusiness with a retail operations endorsement, cannabis retailer, medical cannabis retailer, medical cannabis combination business, or lower-potency hemp edible retailer must register with the city, town, or county in which the retail establishment is located. A county may issue a registration in cases where a city or town has provided consent for the county to issue the registration for the jurisdiction. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Registration fee. new text end

new text begin (a) A local unit of government may impose an initial retail registration fee of $500 or up to half the amount of the applicable initial license fee under section 342.11, whichever is less. The local unit of government may also impose a renewal retail registration fee of $1,000 or up to half the amount of the applicable renewal license fee under section 342.11, whichever is less. The initial registration fee shall include the fee for initial registration and the first annual renewal. Any renewal fee imposed by the local unit of government shall be charged at the time of the second renewal and each subsequent annual renewal thereafter. new text end

new text begin (b) The local unit of government may not charge an application fee. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis business with a cannabis retailer license and a medical cannabis retailer license for the same location may only be charged a single registration fee. new text end

new text begin (d) Registration fees are nonrefundable. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Issuance of registration. new text end

new text begin (a) A local unit of government shall issue a retail registration to a cannabis microbusiness with a retail operations endorsement, cannabis mezzobusiness with a retail operations endorsement, cannabis retailer, medical cannabis retailer, or lower-potency hemp edible retailer that: new text end

new text begin (1) has a valid license issued by the office; new text end

new text begin (2) has paid the registration fee or renewal fee pursuant to subdivision 2; new text end

new text begin (3) is found to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter at any preliminary compliance check that the local unit of government performs; and new text end

new text begin (4) if applicable, is current on all property taxes and assessments at the location where the retail establishment is located. new text end

new text begin (b) Before issuing a retail registration, the local unit of government may conduct a preliminary compliance check to ensure that the cannabis business or hemp business is in compliance with the applicable operation requirements and the limits on the types of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products that may be sold. new text end

new text begin (c) A local unit of government shall renew the retail registration of a cannabis business or hemp business when the office renews the license of the cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (d) A retail registration issued under this section may not be transferred. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Compliance checks. new text end

new text begin (a) A local unit of government shall conduct compliance checks of every cannabis business and hemp business with a retail registration issued by the local unit of government. The checks shall assess compliance with age verification requirements, the applicable operation requirements, and the applicable limits on the types of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products being sold. new text end

new text begin (b) The local unit of government must conduct unannounced age verification compliance checks at least once each calendar year. Age verification compliance checks must involve persons at least 17 years of age, but under the age of 21, who, with the prior written consent of a parent or guardian if the person is under the age of 18, attempt to purchase adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products under the direct supervision of a law enforcement officer or an employee of the local unit of government. new text end

new text begin (c) Checks to ensure compliance with the applicable operation requirements and the limits on the types of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products that may be sold must be performed at least once each calendar year and may be performed by a law enforcement officer or an employee of the local unit of government. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Registration suspension and cancellation; notice to office; penalties. new text end

new text begin (a) If a local unit of government determines that a cannabis business or hemp business with a retail registration issued by the local unit of government is not operating in compliance with the requirements of this chapter or that the operation of the business poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public, the local unit of government may suspend the retail registration of the cannabis business or hemp business. The local unit of government must immediately notify the office of the suspension and shall include a description of the grounds for the suspension. new text end

new text begin (b) The office shall review the retail registration suspension and may order reinstatement of the retail registration or take any action described in section 342.19 or 342.21. new text end

new text begin (c) The retail registration suspension must be for up to 30 days unless the office suspends the license and operating privilege of the cannabis business or hemp business for a longer period or revokes the license. new text end

new text begin (d) The local unit of government may reinstate the retail registration if the local unit of government determines that any violation has been cured. The local unit of government must reinstate the retail registration if the office orders reinstatement. new text end

new text begin (e) No cannabis microbusiness with a retail operations endorsement, cannabis mezzobusiness with a retail operations endorsement, cannabis retailer, medical cannabis retailer, medical cannabis combination business, or lower-potency hemp edible retailer may make any sale to a customer or patient without a valid retail registration. A local unit of government may impose a civil penalty of up to $2,000 for each violation of this paragraph. new text end

Sec. 23.

new text begin [342.23] CANNABIS BUSINESSES AND HEMP BUSINESSES; GENERAL OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Records. new text end

new text begin (a) Cannabis businesses and hemp businesses must retain financial records for the current and previous tax years at the primary business location and must make those records available for inspection by the office at any time during regular business hours. new text end

new text begin (b) When applicable, a cannabis business or hemp business must maintain financial records for the previous ten tax years and must make those records available for inspection within one business day of receiving a request for inspection by the office. new text end

new text begin (c) The office may require a cannabis business or hemp business to submit to an audit of its business records. The office may select or approve the auditor and the cannabis business or hemp business must provide the auditor with access to all business records. The cost of the audit must be paid by the cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Diversity report. new text end

new text begin Cannabis businesses and hemp businesses shall provide an annual report on the status of diversity in the business ownership, management, and employment and in services for which the business contracts. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Disposal; loss documentation. new text end

new text begin (a) Cannabis businesses and hemp businesses must dispose of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products that are damaged, have a broken seal, have been contaminated, or have not been sold by the expiration date on the label. new text end

new text begin (b) Disposal must be conducted in a manner approved by the office. new text end

new text begin (c) Disposal of any cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, and hemp-derived consumer products that are required to be entered into the statewide monitoring system must be documented in the statewide monitoring system. new text end

new text begin (d) Loss or theft of any cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, or hemp-derived consumer products that are required to be entered into the statewide monitoring system must be reported to local law enforcement and a business must log any such loss or theft in the statewide monitoring system as soon as the loss or theft is discovered. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Sale of approved products. new text end

new text begin Cannabis businesses and hemp businesses may only sell cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products that are a product category approved by the office and that comply with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter regarding the testing, packaging, and labeling of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Financial relationship. new text end

new text begin (a) Except for the lawful sale of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products in the ordinary course of business and as otherwise provided in this subdivision, no cannabis business or hemp business may offer, give, accept, receive, or borrow money or anything else of value or accept or receive credit from any other cannabis business. This prohibition applies to offering or receiving a benefit in exchange for preferential placement by a retailer, including preferential placement on the retailer's shelves, display cases, or website. This prohibition applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (b) This prohibition does not apply to merchandising credit in the ordinary course of business for a period not to exceed 30 days. new text end

new text begin (c) This prohibition does not apply to free samples of usable cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products packaged in a sample jar protected by a plastic or metal mesh screen to allow customers to smell the cannabis flower, cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product before purchase. A sample jar may not contain more than eight grams of usable cannabis flower, more than eight grams of a cannabis concentrate, an edible cannabis product infused with more than 100 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, a lower-potency hemp edible infused with more than 50 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, or a hemp-derived consumer product with a total weight of more than eight grams. new text end

new text begin (d) This prohibition does not apply to free samples of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products provided to a retailer or cannabis wholesaler for the purposes of quality control and to allow retailers to determine whether to offer a product for sale. A sample provided for these purposes may not contain more than eight grams of usable cannabis flower, more than eight grams of a cannabis concentrate, an edible cannabis product infused with more than 100 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, a lower-potency hemp edible infused with more than 50 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, or a hemp-derived consumer product with a total weight of more than eight grams. new text end

new text begin (e) This prohibition does not apply to any fee charged by a licensed cannabis event organizer to a cannabis business or hemp business for participation in a cannabis event. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Customer privacy. new text end

new text begin Cannabis businesses and hemp businesses must not share data on retail or wholesale customers with any federal agency, federal department, or federal entity unless specifically ordered by a state or federal court. new text end

Sec. 24.

new text begin [342.24] CANNABIS BUSINESSES; GENERAL OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Individuals under 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business may not employ an individual under 21 years of age and may not contract with an individual under 21 years of age if the individual's scope of work involves the handling of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, artificially derived cannabinoids, or cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis business may not permit an individual under 21 years of age to enter the business premises other than entry by a patient enrolled in the registry program. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis business may not sell or give cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to an individual under 21 years of age unless the individual is a patient; registered designated caregiver; or a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient who is authorized to use, possess, or transport medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Use of cannabis flower and products within a licensed cannabis business. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business may not permit an individual who is not an employee to consume cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products within its licensed premises unless the business is licensed to permit on-site consumption. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, a cannabis business may not permit an employee to consume cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products within its licensed premises or while the employee is otherwise engaged in activities within the course and scope of employment. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis business may permit an employee to use medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products if that individual is a patient. new text end

new text begin (d) For quality control, employees of a licensed cannabis business may sample cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. Employees may not interact directly with customers for at least three hours after sampling a product. Employees may not consume more than three samples in a single 24-hour period. All samples must be recorded in the statewide monitoring system. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Restricted access. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, a cannabis business may not permit any individual to enter a restricted area unless the cannabis business records the individual's name, time of entry, time of exit, and authorization to enter the restricted area through the use of an electronic or manual entry log and the individual: new text end

new text begin (1) is a cannabis worker employed by or contracted with the cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (2) is an employee of the office or another enforcement agency; new text end

new text begin (3) is a contractor of the cannabis business, including but not limited to an electrician, a plumber, an engineer, or an alarm technician, whose scope of work will not involve the handling of cannabis flower, cannabis products, or hemp-derived consumer products and, if the individual is working in an area with immediate access to cannabis flower, cannabis products, or hemp-derived consumer products, the individual is supervised at all times by a cannabis worker employed by or contracted with the cannabis business; or new text end

new text begin (4) has explicit authorization from the office to enter a restricted area and, if the individual is in an area with immediate access to cannabis flower, cannabis products, or hemp-derived consumer products, the individual is supervised at all times by a cannabis worker employed by or contracted with the cannabis business. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis business shall ensure that all areas of entry to restricted areas within its licensed premises are conspicuously marked and cannot be entered without recording the individual's name, time of entry, time of exit, and authorization to enter the restricted area. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Ventilation and filtration. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business must maintain a ventilation and filtration system sufficient to meet the requirements for odor control established by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Use of statewide monitoring system. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business must use the statewide monitoring system for integrated cannabis tracking, inventory, and verification to track all cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumer products the cannabis business has in its possession to the point of disposal, transfer, or sale. new text end

new text begin (b) For the purposes of this subdivision, a cannabis business possesses the cannabis plants and cannabis flower that the business cultivates from seed or immature plant, if applicable, or receives from another cannabis business, and possesses the cannabis products and hemp-derived consumer products that the business manufactures or receives from another cannabis business. new text end

new text begin (c) Sale and transfer of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumer products must be recorded in the statewide monitoring system within the time established by rule. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Security. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business must maintain and follow a security plan to deter and prevent the theft or diversion of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, or hemp-derived consumer products; unauthorized entry into the cannabis business; and the theft of currency. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Remuneration. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business is prohibited from: new text end

new text begin (1) accepting or soliciting any form of remuneration from a health care practitioner who certifies qualifying medical conditions for patients; or new text end

new text begin (2) offering any form of remuneration to a health care practitioner who certifies qualifying medical conditions for patients. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Exclusions. new text end

new text begin The requirements under this section do not apply to hemp businesses. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Exclusive contracts. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business may not directly or indirectly make an agreement with a cannabis retailer that binds the cannabis retailer to purchase the products of one cannabis cultivator or cannabis manufacturer to the exclusion of the products of other cannabis cultivators or cannabis manufacturers. A cannabis retailer who is a party to a violation of this section or who receives the benefits of a violation is equally guilty of a violation. new text end

Sec. 25.

new text begin [342.25] CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Applicability. new text end

new text begin Every cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the cultivation of cannabis must comply with the requirements of this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Cultivation records. new text end

new text begin A business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis must prepare a cultivation record for each batch of cannabis plants and cannabis flower in the form required by the office and must maintain each record for at least five years. The cultivation record must include the quantity and timing, where applicable, of each pesticide, fertilizer, soil amendment, or plant amendment used to cultivate the batch, as well as any other information required by the office in rule. The cannabis business must present cultivation records to the office, the commissioner of agriculture, or the commissioner of health upon request. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Agricultural chemicals and other inputs. new text end

new text begin A business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis is subject to rules promulgated by the office in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, subject to subdivision 5, governing the use of pesticides, fertilizers, soil amendments, plant amendments, and other inputs to cultivate cannabis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Cultivation plan. new text end

new text begin A business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis must prepare, maintain, and execute an operating plan and a cultivation plan as directed by the office in rule, which must include but is not limited to: new text end

new text begin (1) water usage; new text end

new text begin (2) recycling; new text end

new text begin (3) solid waste disposal; and new text end

new text begin (4) a pest management protocol that incorporates integrated pest management principles to control or prevent the introduction of pests to the cultivation site. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Agricultural chemicals and other inputs; pollinator protection. new text end

new text begin (a) A business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis must comply with chapters 18B, 18C, 18D, and any other pesticide, fertilizer, soil amendment, and plant amendment laws and rules enforced by the commissioner of agriculture. new text end

new text begin (b) A business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis must not apply pesticides when pollinators are present or allow pesticides to drift to flowering plants that are attractive to pollinators. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Adulteration prohibited. new text end

new text begin A business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis must not treat or otherwise adulterate cannabis plants or cannabis flower with any substance or compound that has the effect or intent of altering the color, appearance, weight, potency, or odor of the cannabis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Indoor or outdoor cultivation authorized; security. new text end

new text begin A business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis may cultivate cannabis plants indoors or outdoors, subject to the security, fencing, lighting, and any other requirements imposed by the office in rule. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this section applies to the cultivation of hemp plants. new text end

Sec. 26.

new text begin [342.26] MANUFACTURE OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Applicability. new text end

new text begin Every cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the creation of cannabis concentrate and manufacture of cannabis products and hemp-derived consumer products for public consumption must comply with the requirements of this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin All manufacturer operations. new text end

new text begin (a) Cannabis manufacturing must take place in an enclosed, locked facility that is used exclusively for the manufacture of cannabis products, creation of hemp concentrate, creation of artificially derived cannabinoids, creation of lower-potency hemp edibles, or creation of hemp-derived consumer products, except that a business that also holds a cannabis cultivator license may operate in a facility that shares general office space, bathrooms, entryways, and walkways. new text end

new text begin (b) Cannabis manufacturing must take place on equipment that is used exclusively for the manufacture of cannabis products, creation of hemp concentrate, creation of artificially derived cannabinoids, creation of lower-potency hemp edibles, or creation of hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin (c) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products must comply with all applicable packaging, labeling, and health and safety requirements. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Extraction and concentration. new text end

new text begin (a) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products that creates cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificially derived cannabinoids must obtain an endorsement from the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products must inform the office of all methods of extraction and concentration that the manufacturer intends to use and identify the volatile chemicals, if any, that will be involved in the creation of cannabis concentrate or hemp concentrate. A cannabis manufacturer may not use a method of extraction and concentration or a volatile chemical without approval by the office. new text end

new text begin (c) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products must inform the office of all methods of conversion that the manufacturer will use, including any specific catalysts that the manufacturer will employ, to create artificially derived cannabinoids and the molecular nomenclature of all cannabinoids or other chemical compounds that the manufacturer will create. A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products may not use a method of conversion or a catalyst without approval by the office. new text end

new text begin (d) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products must obtain a certification from an independent third-party industrial hygienist or professional engineer approving: new text end

new text begin (1) all electrical, gas, fire suppression, and exhaust systems; and new text end

new text begin (2) the plan for safe storage and disposal of hazardous substances, including but not limited to any volatile chemicals. new text end

new text begin (e) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products that manufactures cannabis concentrate from cannabis flower received from an unlicensed person who is at least 21 years of age must comply with all health and safety requirements established by the office. At a minimum, the office shall require the manufacturer to: new text end

new text begin (1) store the cannabis flower in an area that is segregated from cannabis flower and hemp plant parts received from a licensed cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (2) perform the extraction and concentration on equipment that is used exclusively for extraction or concentration of cannabis flower received from unlicensed individuals; new text end

new text begin (3) store any cannabis concentrate in an area that is segregated from cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificially derived cannabinoids derived or manufactured from cannabis flower or hemp plant parts received from a licensed cannabis business; and new text end

new text begin (4) provide any cannabis concentrate only to the person who provided the cannabis flower. new text end

new text begin (f) Upon the sale of cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificially derived cannabinoids to any person, cooperative, or business, a business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products must provide a statement to the buyer that discloses the method of extraction and concentration or conversion used and any solvents, gases, or catalysts, including but not limited to any volatile chemicals, involved in that method. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Production of consumer products. new text end

new text begin (a) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products that produces edible cannabis products or lower-potency hemp edibles must obtain an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement from the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products must obtain an endorsement from the office to produce: new text end

new text begin (1) cannabis products other than edible cannabis products; or new text end

new text begin (2) hemp-derived consumer products other than lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin (c) All areas within the licensed premises of a business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products producing cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products must meet the sanitary standards specified in rules adopted by the office. new text end

new text begin (d) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products may only add chemicals or compounds approved by the office to cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificially derived cannabinoids. new text end

new text begin (e) Upon the sale of any cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product to a cannabis business or hemp business, a business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products must provide a statement to the buyer that discloses the product's ingredients, including but not limited to any chemicals or compounds and any major food allergens declared by name. new text end

new text begin (f) A business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products shall not add any cannabis flower, cannabis concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoid, hemp plant part, or hemp concentrate to a product where the manufacturer of the product holds a trademark to the product's name, except that a business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products may use a trademarked food product if the manufacturer uses the product as a component or as part of a recipe and where the business licensed or authorized to manufacture cannabis products does not state or advertise to the customer that the final retail cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product contains a trademarked food product. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this section applies to the operations of a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer. new text end

Sec. 27.

new text begin [342.27] RETAIL SALE OF CANNABIS FLOWER AND PRODUCTS; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Applicability. new text end

new text begin Every cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products must comply with the requirements of this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Sale of cannabis and cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may only sell immature cannabis plants and seedlings, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products to individuals who are at least 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of adult-use cannabis flower or adult-use cannabis products may sell immature cannabis plants and seedlings, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products that: new text end

new text begin (1) are obtained from a business licensed under this chapter; and new text end

new text begin (2) meet all applicable packaging and labeling requirements. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may sell up to two ounces of adult-use cannabis flower or hemp-derived consumer products consisting primarily of hemp plant parts, up to eight grams of adult-use cannabis concentrate or hemp-derived consumer products consisting primarily of hemp concentrate or artificially derived cannabinoids, and edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles infused with up to 800 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol during a single transaction to a customer. new text end

new text begin (d) Edible adult-use cannabis products and hemp-derived consumer products intended to be eaten may not include more than ten milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol per serving and a single package may not include more than a total of 200 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol. A package may contain multiple servings of ten milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol provided that each serving is indicated by scoring, wrapping, or other indicators designating the individual serving size. new text end

new text begin (e) Edible adult-use cannabis products and hemp-derived consumer products intended to be consumed as beverages may not include more than ten milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol per serving. A single beverage container may not contain more than two servings. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Sale of other products. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may sell cannabis paraphernalia, including but not limited to childproof packaging containers and other devices designed to ensure the safe storage and monitoring of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products in the home to prevent access by individuals under 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may sell hemp-derived topical products. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may sell the following products that do not contain cannabis flower, cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoids, or tetrahydrocannabinol: new text end

new text begin (1) drinks that do not contain alcohol and are packaged in sealed containers labeled for retail sale; new text end

new text begin (2) books and videos on the cultivation and use of cannabis flower and products that contain cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (3) magazines and other publications published primarily for information and education on cannabis plants, cannabis flower, and products that contain cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (4) multiple-use bags designed to carry purchased items; new text end

new text begin (5) clothing marked with the specific name, brand, or identifying logo of the retailer; new text end

new text begin (6) hemp fiber products and products that contain hemp grain; and new text end

new text begin (7) products that detect the presence of fentanyl or a fentanyl analog. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Age verification. new text end

new text begin (a) Prior to initiating a sale, an employee of a cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products must verify that the customer is at least 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (b) Proof of age may be established only by one of the following: new text end

new text begin (1) a valid driver's license or identification card issued by Minnesota, another state, or a province of Canada, and including the photograph and date of birth of the licensed person; new text end

new text begin (2) a valid Tribal identification card as defined in section 171.072, paragraph (b); new text end

new text begin (3) a valid passport issued by the United States; new text end

new text begin (4) a valid instructional permit issued under section 171.05 to a person of legal age to purchase adult-use cannabis flower or adult-use cannabis products, which includes a photograph and the date of birth of the person issued the permit; or new text end

new text begin (5) in the case of a foreign national, by a valid passport. new text end

new text begin (c) A retailer may seize a form of identification listed under paragraph (b) if the cannabis retailer has reasonable grounds to believe that the form of identification has been altered or falsified or is being used to violate any law. A retailer that seizes a form of identification as authorized under this paragraph must deliver it to a law enforcement agency within 24 hours of seizing it. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Display of cannabis flower and products. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products must designate a retail area where customers are permitted. The retail area shall include the portion of the premises where samples of cannabis flower and cannabis products available for sale are displayed. All other cannabis flower and cannabis products must be stored in the secure storage area. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may display one sample of each type of cannabis flower or cannabis product available for sale. Samples of cannabis flower and cannabis products must be stored in a sample jar or display case and be accompanied by a label or notice containing the information required to be affixed to the packaging or container containing cannabis flower and cannabis products sold to customers. A sample may not contain more than eight grams of adult-use cannabis flower or adult-use cannabis concentrate or an edible cannabis product infused with more than 100 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol. A cannabis retailer may allow customers to smell the cannabis flower or cannabis product before purchase. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may not sell cannabis flower or cannabis products used as a sample for display. If the retailer uses display samples of lower-potency hemp edibles or hemp-derived consumer products, the retailer may not sell the product used as a sample for display. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Posting of notices. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products must post all notices as required by the office, including but not limited to: new text end

new text begin (1) information about any product recall; new text end

new text begin (2) a statement that operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating cannabinoids is illegal; and new text end

new text begin (3) a statement that cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products are only intended for consumption by individuals who are at least 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Hours of operation. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b), a cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may not sell cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the days of Monday through Saturday nor between 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. new text end

new text begin (b) A city or county may adopt an ordinance to prohibit sales for any period between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. the following day or between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the days of Monday through Saturday. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may not be open to the public or sell any other products at times when the cannabis business is prohibited from selling cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Building conditions. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products shall maintain compliance with state and local building, fire, and zoning requirements or regulations. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products shall ensure that the licensed premises is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from infestation by insects, rodents, or other pests. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Security. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products shall maintain compliance with security requirements established by the office, including but not limited to requirements for maintaining video surveillance records, using specific locking mechanisms, establishing secure entries, and the number of employees working at all times. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Lighting. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products must keep all lighting outside and inside the dispensary in good working order and sufficient wattage for security cameras. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Deliveries. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products may only accept deliveries of cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumer products in a limited access area. Deliveries may not be accepted through the public access areas unless otherwise approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Prohibitions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products shall not: new text end

new text begin (1) sell cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to a person who is visibly intoxicated; new text end

new text begin (2) knowingly sell more cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products than a customer is legally permitted to possess; new text end

new text begin (3) give away immature cannabis plants or seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (4) operate a drive-through window; new text end

new text begin (5) allow for the dispensing of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in vending machines; or new text end

new text begin (6) sell cannabis plants, cannabis flower, or cannabis products if the cannabis retailer knows that any required security or statewide monitoring systems are not operational. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Adult-use and medical cannabis; colocation. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of adult-use cannabis flower or adult-use cannabis products that is also a licensed medical cannabis retailer may sell medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products on a portion of the business's premises. new text end

new text begin (b) The premises must provide an appropriate space for a pharmacist employee of the medical cannabis retailer to consult with a patient to determine the proper type of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products and proper dosage for the patient. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this section applies to the operations of a lower-potency hemp edible retailer. new text end

Sec. 28.

new text begin [342.28] CANNABIS MICROBUSINESS LICENSING AND OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis microbusiness license, consistent with the specific license endorsement or endorsements, entitles the license holder to perform any or all of the following within the limits established by this section: new text end

new text begin (1) grow cannabis plants from seed or immature plant to mature plant and harvest cannabis flower from a mature plant; new text end

new text begin (2) make cannabis concentrate; new text end

new text begin (3) make hemp concentrate, including hemp concentrate with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3 percent as measured by weight; new text end

new text begin (4) manufacture artificially derived cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (5) manufacture adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for public consumption; new text end

new text begin (6) purchase immature cannabis plants and seedlings and cannabis flower from another cannabis microbusiness, a cannabis mezzobusiness, a cannabis manufacturer, or a cannabis wholesaler; new text end

new text begin (7) purchase hemp plant parts and propagules from an industrial hemp grower licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (8) purchase hemp concentrate from an industrial hemp processor licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (9) purchase cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, and artificially derived cannabinoids from another cannabis microbusiness, a cannabis mezzobusiness, a cannabis manufacturer, or a cannabis wholesaler for use in manufacturing adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (10) package and label adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for sale to customers; new text end

new text begin (11) sell immature cannabis plants and seedlings, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, and other products authorized by law to other cannabis businesses and to customers; new text end

new text begin (12) operate an establishment that permits on-site consumption of edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles; and new text end

new text begin (13) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Size limitations. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis microbusiness that cultivates cannabis at an indoor facility may cultivate up to 5,000 square feet of plant canopy. The office may adjust plant canopy limits upward to meet market demand consistent with the goals identified in section 342.02, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis microbusiness that cultivates cannabis at an outdoor location may cultivate up to one-half acre of mature, flowering plants unless the office increases that limit. The office may increase the limit to no more than one acre if the office determines that expansion is consistent with the goals identified in section 342.02, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin (c) The office shall establish a limit on the manufacturing of cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products a cannabis microbusiness that manufactures such products may perform. The limit must be equivalent to the amount of cannabis flower that can be harvested from a facility with a plant canopy of 5,000 square feet in a year, but may be increased if the office expands the allowable area of cultivation under paragraph (a). new text end

new text begin (d) A cannabis microbusiness with the appropriate endorsement may operate one retail location. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis microbusiness license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility, including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems; plans for wastewater and waste disposal for any cultivation or manufacturing activities; plans for providing electricity, water, and other utilities necessary for the normal operation of any cultivation or manufacturing activities; plans for compliance with applicable building codes and federal and state environmental and workplace safety requirements and policies; and plans to avoid sales to unlicensed cannabis businesses and individuals under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) if the applicant is seeking an endorsement to cultivate cannabis plants and harvest cannabis flower, a cultivation plan demonstrating the proposed size and layout of the cultivation facility that will be used exclusively for cultivation, including the total amount of plant canopy; new text end

new text begin (3) if the applicant is seeking an endorsement to create cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificial cannabinoids, information identifying all methods of extraction, concentration, or conversion that the applicant intends to use and the volatile chemicals and catalysts, if any, that will be involved in extraction, concentration, or creation; and new text end

new text begin (4) evidence that the applicant will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin The requirement of an attestation signed by a bona fide labor organization stating that the applicant has entered into a labor peace agreement is not required as part of an application for a cannabis microbusiness license. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis microbusiness license may also hold a cannabis event organizer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis microbusiness license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business or hold more than one cannabis microbusiness license. new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number or type of license that a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Cultivation endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis microbusiness that cultivates cannabis plants and harvests cannabis flower must comply with the requirements in section 342.25. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Extraction and concentration endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis microbusiness that creates cannabis concentrate must comply with the requirements in section 342.26, subdivisions 2 and 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Production of customer products endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis microbusiness that manufactures edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp products, or hemp-derived consumer products must comply with the requirements in section 342.26, subdivisions 2 and 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Retail operations endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis microbusiness that operates a retail location must comply with the requirements in section 342.27. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin On-site consumption endorsement. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis microbusiness may permit on-site consumption of edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles on a portion of its premises. new text end

new text begin (b) The portion of the premises in which on-site consumption is permitted must be definite and distinct from all other areas of the microbusiness and must be accessed through a distinct entrance. new text end

new text begin (c) Edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles sold for on-site consumption must comply with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter regarding the testing, packaging, and labeling of cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin (d) Edible cannabinoid products and lower-potency hemp edibles sold for on-site consumption must be served in the required packaging but may be removed from the products' packaging by customers and consumed on site. new text end

new text begin (e) Food and beverages not otherwise prohibited by this subdivision may be prepared and sold on site provided that the cannabis microbusiness complies with all relevant state and local laws, ordinances, licensing requirements, and zoning requirements. new text end

new text begin (f) A cannabis microbusiness shall ensure that the display and consumption of any edible cannabis product or lower-potency hemp edible is not visible from outside of the licensed premises of the business. new text end

new text begin (g) A cannabis microbusiness may offer recorded or live entertainment, provided that the cannabis microbusiness complies with all relevant state and local laws, ordinances, licensing requirements, and zoning requirements. new text end

new text begin (h) A cannabis microbusiness may not: new text end

new text begin (1) sell an edible cannabis product or a lower-potency hemp edible to an individual who is under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) permit an individual who is under 21 years of age to enter the premises; new text end

new text begin (3) sell an edible cannabis product or a lower-potency hemp edible to a person who is visibly intoxicated; new text end

new text begin (4) sell or allow the sale or consumption of alcohol or tobacco on the premises; new text end

new text begin (5) sell products that are intended to be eaten or consumed as a drink, other than packaged and labeled edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles, that contain cannabis flower or hemp plant parts or are infused with cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificially derived cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (6) permit edible cannabis products or lower-potency hemp edibles sold in the portion of the area designated for on-site consumption to be removed from that area; new text end

new text begin (7) permit adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, hemp-derived consumer products, or tobacco to be consumed through smoking or a vaporized delivery method on the premises; or new text end

new text begin (8) distribute or allow free samples of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

Sec. 29.

new text begin [342.29] CANNABIS MEZZOBUSINESS LICENSING AND OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis mezzobusiness license, consistent with the specific license endorsement or endorsements, entitles the license holder to perform any or all of the following within the limits established by this section: new text end

new text begin (1) grow cannabis plants from seed or immature plant to mature plant and harvest cannabis flower from a mature plant for use as adult-use cannabis flower or for use in adult-use cannabis products; new text end

new text begin (2) grow cannabis plants from seed or immature plant to mature plant and harvest cannabis flower from a mature plant for use as medical cannabis flower or for use in medical cannabinoid products; new text end

new text begin (3) make cannabis concentrate; new text end

new text begin (4) make hemp concentrate, including hemp concentrate with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3 percent as measured by weight; new text end

new text begin (5) manufacture artificially derived cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (6) manufacture adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for public consumption; new text end

new text begin (7) process medical cannabinoid products; new text end

new text begin (8) purchase immature cannabis plants and seedlings and cannabis flower from a cannabis microbusiness, another cannabis mezzobusiness, a cannabis manufacturer, or a cannabis wholesaler; new text end

new text begin (9) purchase cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, and synthetically derived cannabinoids from a cannabis microbusiness, another cannabis mezzobusiness, a cannabis manufacturer, or a cannabis wholesaler for use in manufacturing adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (10) purchase hemp plant parts and propagules from a licensed hemp grower licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (11) purchase hemp concentrate from an industrial hemp processor licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (12) package and label adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for sale to customers; new text end

new text begin (13) sell immature cannabis plants and seedlings, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, and other products authorized by law to other cannabis businesses and to customers; and new text end

new text begin (14) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Size limitations. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis mezzobusiness that cultivates cannabis at an indoor facility may cultivate up to 15,000 square feet of plant canopy. The office may adjust plant canopy limits upward to meet market demand consistent with the goals identified in section 342.02, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis mezzobusiness that cultivates cannabis at an outdoor location may cultivate up to one acre of mature, flowering plants unless the office increases that limit. The office may increase the limit to no more than three acres if the office determines that expansion is consistent with the goals identified in section 342.02, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin (c) The office shall establish a limit on the manufacturing of cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products a cannabis mezzobusiness that manufactures such products may perform. The limit must be equivalent to the amount of cannabis flower that can be harvested from a facility with a plant canopy of 15,000 square feet in a year but may be increased if the office expands the allowable area of cultivation under paragraph (a). new text end

new text begin (d) A cannabis mezzobusiness with the appropriate endorsement may operate up to three retail locations. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis mezzobusiness license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility, including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems; plans for wastewater and waste disposal for any cultivation or manufacturing activities; plans for providing electricity, water, and other utilities necessary for the normal operation of any cultivation or manufacturing activities; plans for compliance with applicable building code and federal and state environmental and workplace safety requirements and policies; and plans to avoid sales to unlicensed cannabis businesses and individuals under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) if the applicant is seeking an endorsement to cultivate cannabis plants and harvest cannabis flower, a cultivation plan demonstrating the proposed size and layout of the cultivation facility that will be used exclusively for cultivation, including the total amount of plant canopy; new text end

new text begin (3) if the applicant is seeking an endorsement to create cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificial cannabinoids, information identifying all methods of extraction, concentration, or conversion that the applicant intends to use and the volatile chemicals and catalysts, if any, that will be involved in extraction, concentration, or creation; and new text end

new text begin (4) evidence that the applicant will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis mezzobusiness license may also hold a cannabis event organizer license and a medical cannabis retailer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis mezzobusiness license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business or hold more than one cannabis mezzobusiness license. new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number or type of license that a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Cultivation endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis mezzobusiness that cultivates cannabis plants and harvests cannabis flower must comply with the requirements in section 342.25. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Extraction and concentration endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis mezzobusiness that creates cannabis concentrate must comply with the requirements in section 342.26, subdivisions 2 and 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Production of customer products endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis mezzobusiness that manufactures edible cannabis products, lower-potency hemp products, or hemp-derived consumer products must comply with the requirements in section 342.26, subdivisions 2 and 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Retail operations endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis mezzobusiness that operates a retail location must comply with the requirements in section 342.27. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Medical cannabis endorsement. new text end

new text begin A cannabis mezzobusiness that cultivates cannabis plants for use as medical cannabis flower or for use in medical cannabinoid products, processes medical cannabinoid products, or both, must comply with sections 342.49, paragraph (d); 342.50, paragraph (c), and any additional requirements established by the office. new text end

Sec. 30.

new text begin [342.30] CANNABIS CULTIVATOR LICENSING AND OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis cultivator license entitles the license holder to grow cannabis plants within the approved amount of space from seed or immature plant to mature plant, harvest cannabis flower from a mature plant, package and label immature cannabis plants and seedlings and cannabis flower for sale to other cannabis businesses, transport cannabis flower to a cannabis manufacturer located on the same premises, and perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Size limitations. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis cultivator that cultivates cannabis at an indoor facility may cultivate up to 30,000 square feet of plant canopy. The office may adjust plant canopy limits upward to meet market demand consistent with the goals identified in section 342.02, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis cultivator that cultivates cannabis at an outdoor location may cultivate up to two acres of mature, flowering plants unless the office increases that limit. The office may increase the limit to no more than four acres if the office determines that expansion is consistent with the goals identified in section 342.02, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis cultivator license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed size and layout of the cultivation facility; plans for wastewater and waste disposal for the cultivation facility; plans for providing electricity, water, and other utilities necessary for the normal operation of the cultivation facility; and plans for compliance with the applicable building code and federal and state environmental and workplace safety requirements; new text end

new text begin (2) a cultivation plan demonstrating the proposed size and layout of the cultivation facility that will be used exclusively for cultivation including the total amount of plant canopy; and new text end

new text begin (3) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis cultivator license may also hold a cannabis manufacturing license, medical cannabis cultivator license, medical cannabis producer license, license to grow industrial hemp, and cannabis event organizer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis cultivator license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business. This prohibition does not prevent the transportation of cannabis flower from a cannabis cultivator to a cannabis manufacturer licensed to the same person, cooperative, or business and located on the same premises. new text end

new text begin (c) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis cultivator licenses a person, cooperative, or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number or type of license a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Cultivation operations. new text end

new text begin A cannabis cultivator must comply with the requirements in section 342.25. new text end

Sec. 31.

new text begin [342.31] CANNABIS MANUFACTURER LICENSING AND OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis manufacturer license, consistent with the specific license endorsement or endorsements, entitles the license holder to: new text end

new text begin (1) purchase cannabis flower, cannabis products, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, and artificially derived cannabinoids from a cannabis microbusiness, a cannabis mezzobusiness, a cannabis cultivator, another cannabis manufacturer, or a cannabis wholesaler; new text end

new text begin (2) purchase hemp plant parts and propagules from an industrial hemp grower licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (3) purchase hemp concentrate from an industrial hemp processor licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (4) accept cannabis flower from unlicensed persons who are at least 21 years of age provided that the cannabis manufacturer does not accept more than two ounces from an individual on a single occasion; new text end

new text begin (5) make cannabis concentrate; new text end

new text begin (6) make hemp concentrate, including hemp concentrate with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3 percent as measured by weight; new text end

new text begin (7) manufacture artificially derived cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (8) manufacture adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for public consumption; new text end

new text begin (9) package and label adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for sale to customers; new text end

new text begin (10) sell cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoids, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products to other cannabis businesses; and new text end

new text begin (11) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Size limitations. new text end

new text begin The office shall establish a limit on the manufacturing of cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products a cannabis manufacturer may perform. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis manufacturer license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility, including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems; plans for wastewater and waste disposal for the manufacturing facility; plans for providing electricity, water, and other utilities necessary for the normal operation of the manufacturing facility; and plans for compliance with applicable building code and federal and state environmental and workplace safety requirements; and new text end

new text begin (2) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the endorsement being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis manufacturer license may also hold a cannabis cultivator license, a medical cannabis cultivator license, a medical cannabis processor license, and a cannabis event organizer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis manufacturer license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business. This prohibition does not prevent transportation of cannabis flower from a cannabis cultivator to a cannabis manufacturer licensed to the same person, cooperative, or business and located on the same premises. new text end

new text begin (c) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis manufacturer licenses that a person or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number or type of license that a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Manufacturing operations. new text end

new text begin A cannabis manufacturer must comply with the requirements in section 342.26. new text end

Sec. 32.

new text begin [342.32] CANNABIS RETAILER LICENSING AND OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis retailer license entitles the license holder to: new text end

new text begin (1) purchase immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products from cannabis microbusinesses, cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis cultivators, cannabis manufacturers, and cannabis wholesalers; new text end

new text begin (2) purchase lower-potency hemp edibles from a licensed lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer; new text end

new text begin (3) sell immature cannabis plants and seedlings, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, and other products authorized by law to customers; and new text end

new text begin (4) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Size limitations. new text end

new text begin A cannabis retailer may operate up to five retail locations. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis retail license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) a list of every retail license held by the applicant and, if the applicant is a business, every retail license held, either as an individual or as part of another business, by each officer, director, manager, and general partner of the cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (2) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility, including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems; policies to avoid sales to individuals who are under 21 years of age; identification of a restricted area for storage; and plans to prevent the visibility of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products to individuals outside the retail location; and new text end

new text begin (3) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis retailer license may also hold a cannabis delivery service license, a medical cannabis retailer license, and a cannabis event organizer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis retailer license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (c) No person, cooperative, or business may hold a license to own or operate more than one cannabis retail business in one city and three retail businesses in one county. new text end

new text begin (d) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis retailer licenses a person, cooperative, or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (e) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number or type of license a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Municipal or county cannabis store. new text end

new text begin A city or county may establish, own, and operate a municipal cannabis store subject to the restrictions in this chapter. new text end

Sec. 33.

new text begin [342.33] CANNABIS WHOLESALER LICENSING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis wholesaler license entitles the license holder to: new text end

new text begin (1) purchase immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products from cannabis microbusinesses, cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis cultivators, cannabis manufacturers, and cannabis microbusinesses; new text end

new text begin (2) purchase hemp plant parts and propagules from industrial hemp growers licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (3) purchase hemp concentrate from an industrial hemp processor licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (4) sell immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products to cannabis microbusinesses, cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis manufacturers, and cannabis retailers; new text end

new text begin (5) sell lower-potency hemp edibles to lower-potency hemp edible retailers; new text end

new text begin (6) import hemp-derived consumer products and lower-potency hemp edibles that contain hemp concentrate or artificially derived cannabinoids that are derived from hemp plants or hemp plant parts; and new text end

new text begin (7) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis wholesaler license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems and policies to avoid sales to unlicensed cannabis businesses; and new text end

new text begin (2) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis wholesaler license may also hold a cannabis transporter license, a cannabis delivery service license, and a cannabis event organizer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis wholesaler license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (c) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis wholesaler licenses a person or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number or type of license a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

Sec. 34.

new text begin [342.34] CANNABIS WHOLESALER OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Separation of products. new text end

new text begin A cannabis wholesaler must ensure that cannabis plants, cannabis flower, and cannabis products are physically separated from all other products, including but not limited to lower-potency hemp edibles and hemp-derived consumer products, in a manner that prevents any cross-contamination. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Records and labels. new text end

new text begin A cannabis wholesaler must maintain accurate records and ensure that appropriate labels remain affixed to cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Building conditions. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis wholesaler shall maintain compliance with state and local building, fire, and zoning requirements or regulations. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis wholesaler shall ensure that the licensed premises is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from infestation by insects, rodents, or other pests. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Sale of other products. new text end

new text begin A cannabis wholesaler may purchase and sell other products or items for which the cannabis wholesaler has a license or authorization or that do not require a license or authorization. Products for which no license or authorization is required include but are not limited to industrial hemp products, products that contain hemp grain, hemp-derived topical products, and cannabis paraphernalia, including but not limited to childproof packaging containers and other devices designed to ensure the safe storage and monitoring of cannabis flower and cannabis products in the home to prevent access by individuals under 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Importation of hemp-derived products. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis wholesaler that imports lower-potency hemp edibles or hemp-derived consumer products, other than hemp-derived topical products, that are manufactured outside the boundaries of the state of Minnesota with the intent to sell the products to a cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis retailer, or lower-potency hemp edible retailer must obtain a hemp-derived product importer endorsement from the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis wholesaler with a hemp-derived product importer endorsement may sell products manufactured outside the boundaries of the state of Minnesota if: new text end

new text begin (1) the manufacturer is licensed in another jurisdiction and subject to regulations designed to protect the health and safety of consumers that the office determines are substantially similar to the regulations in this state; or new text end

new text begin (2) the cannabis wholesaler establishes, to the satisfaction of the office, that the manufacturer engages in practices that are substantially similar to the practices required for licensure of manufacturers in this state. new text end

new text begin (c) The cannabis wholesaler must enter all relevant information regarding an imported hemp-derived consumer product into the statewide monitoring system before the product may be distributed. Relevant information includes information regarding the cultivation, processing, and testing of the industrial hemp used in the manufacture of the product and information regarding the testing of the hemp-derived consumer product. If information regarding the industrial hemp or hemp-derived consumer product was submitted to a statewide monitoring system used in another state, the office may require submission of any information provided to that statewide monitoring system and shall assist in the transfer of data from another state as needed and in compliance with any data classification established by either state. new text end

new text begin (d) The office may suspend, revoke, or cancel the endorsement of a distributor who is prohibited from distributing products containing cannabinoids in any other jurisdiction, convicted of an offense involving the distribution of products containing cannabinoids in any other jurisdiction, or found liable for distributing any product that injured customers in any other jurisdiction. A cannabis wholesaler shall disclose all relevant information related to actions in another jurisdiction. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disciplinary action by the office, including the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of an endorsement or license. new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, it shall not be a defense in any civil or criminal action that a licensed wholesaler relied on information on a product label or otherwise provided by a manufacturer who is not licensed in this state. new text end

Sec. 35.

new text begin [342.35] CANNABIS TRANSPORTER LICENSING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis transporter license entitles the license holder to transport immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products from cannabis microbusinesses, cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis cultivators, cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturers, medical cannabis retailers, medical cannabis processors, and industrial hemp growers to cannabis microbusinesses, cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis manufacturers, cannabis testing facilities, cannabis wholesalers, cannabis retailers, lower-potency hemp edible retailers, medical cannabis processors, medical cannabis retailers, and medical cannabis combination businesses and perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis transporter license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) an appropriate surety bond, certificate of insurance, qualifications as a self-insurer, or other securities or agreements, in the amount of not less than $300,000, for loss of or damage to cargo; new text end

new text begin (2) an appropriate surety bond, certificate of insurance, qualifications as a self-insurer, or other securities or agreements, in the amount of not less than $1,000,000, for injury to one or more persons in any one accident and, if an accident has resulted in injury to or destruction of property, of not less than $100,000 because of such injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident; new text end

new text begin (3) the number and type of equipment the business will use to transport immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (4) a loading, transporting, and unloading plan; new text end

new text begin (5) a description of the applicant's experience in the distribution or security business; and new text end

new text begin (6) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis transporter license may also hold a cannabis wholesaler license, a cannabis delivery service license, and a cannabis event organizer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis transporter license may own or operate any other cannabis business. new text end

new text begin (c) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis transporter licenses a person or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, restrictions on the number or type of license a business may hold apply to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

Sec. 36.

new text begin [342.36] CANNABIS TRANSPORTER OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Manifest required. new text end

new text begin Before transporting immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products, a cannabis transporter shall obtain a shipping manifest on a form established by the office. The manifest must be kept with the products at all times and the cannabis transporter must maintain a copy of the manifest in its records. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Records of transportation. new text end

new text begin Records of transportation must be kept for a minimum of three years at the cannabis transporter's place of business and are subject to inspection upon request by the office or law enforcement agency. Records of transportation include the following: new text end

new text begin (1) copies of transportation manifests for all deliveries; new text end

new text begin (2) a transportation log documenting the chain of custody for each delivery, including every employee and vehicle used during transportation; and new text end

new text begin (3) financial records showing payment for transportation services. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Storage compartment. new text end

new text begin Immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products must be transported in a locked, safe, and secure storage compartment that is part of the motor vehicle or in a locked storage container that has a separate key or combination pad. Items being transported may not be visible from outside the motor vehicle. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Identifying logos or business names prohibited. new text end

new text begin No vehicle or trailer may contain an image depicting the types of items being transported, including but not limited to an image depicting a cannabis or hemp leaf, or a name suggesting that the vehicle is used in transporting immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Randomized deliveries. new text end

new text begin A cannabis transporter shall ensure that all delivery times and routes are randomized. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Multiple employees. new text end

new text begin All cannabis transporter vehicles transporting immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products must be staffed with a minimum of two employees. At least one delivery team member shall remain with the motor vehicle at all times that the motor vehicle contains immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Nonemployee passengers prohibited. new text end

new text begin Only a cannabis worker employed by or contracted with the cannabis transporter and who is at least 21 years of age may transport immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. All passengers in a vehicle must be cannabis workers employed by or contracted with the cannabis transporter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Drivers license required. new text end

new text begin All drivers must carry a valid driver's license with the proper endorsements when operating a vehicle transporting immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Vehicles subject to inspection. new text end

new text begin Any vehicle assigned for the purposes of transporting immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products is subject to inspection and may be stopped or inspected at any licensed cannabis business or while en route during transportation. new text end

Sec. 37.

new text begin [342.37] CANNABIS TESTING FACILITY LICENSING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis testing facility license entitles the license holder to obtain and test immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products from cannabis microbusinesses, cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis cultivators, cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturers, medical cannabis cultivators, medical cannabis processors, medical cannabis combination businesses, and industrial hemp growers. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis testing facility license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility, including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems and policies to avoid sales to unlicensed businesses; new text end

new text begin (2) proof of accreditation by a laboratory accrediting organization approved by the office that, at a minimum, requires a laboratory to operate formal management systems under the International Organization for Standardization; and new text end

new text begin (3) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis testing facility license may not own or operate, or be employed by, any other cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (b) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis testing facility licenses a person or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number of licenses a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

Sec. 38.

new text begin [342.38] CANNABIS TESTING FACILITY OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Testing services. new text end

new text begin A cannabis testing facility shall provide some or all testing services required under section 342.61 and rules adopted pursuant to that section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Testing protocols. new text end

new text begin A cannabis testing facility shall follow all testing protocols, standards, and criteria adopted by rule by the office for the testing of different forms of cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, and artificially derived cannabinoids; determining batch size; sampling; testing validity; and approval and disapproval of tested items. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Records. new text end

new text begin Records of all business transactions and testing results; records required to be maintained pursuant to any applicable standards for accreditation; and records relevant to testing protocols, standards, and criteria adopted by the office must be kept for a minimum of three years at the cannabis testing facility's place of business and are subject to inspection upon request by the office or law enforcement agency. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Disposal of cannabis flower and products. new text end

new text begin A testing facility shall dispose of or destroy used, unused, and waste cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, and artificially derived cannabinoids pursuant to rules adopted by the office. new text end

Sec. 39.

new text begin [342.39] CANNABIS EVENT ORGANIZER LICENSING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis event organizer license entitles the license holder to organize a temporary cannabis event lasting no more than four days. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin (a) In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis event organizer license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) the type and number of any other cannabis business license held by the applicant; new text end

new text begin (2) the address and location where the temporary cannabis event will take place; new text end

new text begin (3) the name of the temporary cannabis event; new text end

new text begin (4) a diagram of the physical layout of the temporary cannabis event showing where the event will take place on the grounds, all entrances and exits that will be used by participants during the event, all cannabis consumption areas, all cannabis retail areas where cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products will be sold, the location where cannabis waste will be stored, and any location where cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products will be stored; new text end

new text begin (5) a list of the name, number, and type of cannabis businesses and hemp businesses that will sell cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products at the event, which may be supplemented or amended within 72 hours of the time at which the cannabis event begins; new text end

new text begin (6) the dates and hours during which the cannabis event will take place; new text end

new text begin (7) proof of local approval for the cannabis event; and new text end

new text begin (8) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin (b) A person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis event organizer license may also disclose whether the person or any officer, director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business is serving or has previously served in the military. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis event organizer license may not hold a cannabis testing facility license, a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer license, or a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license. new text end

new text begin (b) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis event licenses that a person or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this subdivision, restrictions on the number or type of license that a business may hold apply to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

Sec. 40.

new text begin [342.40] CANNABIS EVENT ORGANIZER OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Local approval. new text end

new text begin A cannabis event organizer must receive local approval, including obtaining any necessary permits or licenses issued by a local unit of government, before holding a cannabis event. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Charging fees. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis event organizer may charge an entrance fee to a cannabis event. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis event organizer may charge a fee to a cannabis business or hemp business in exchange for space to display and sell cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products. Any fee paid for participation in a cannabis event shall not be based on or tied to the sale of cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Security. new text end

new text begin A cannabis event organizer must hire or contract for licensed security personnel to provide security services at the cannabis event. All security personnel hired or contracted for shall be at least 21 years of age and present on the licensed event premises at all times that cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products are available for sale or consumption of adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products is allowed. The security personnel shall not consume cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products for at least 24 hours before the event or during the event. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Limited access to event. new text end

new text begin A cannabis event organizer shall ensure that access to an event is limited to individuals who are at least 21 years of age. At or near each public entrance to any area where the sale or consumption of adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products is allowed, a cannabis event organizer shall maintain a clearly visible and legible sign consisting of the following statement: "No persons under 21 allowed." The lettering of the sign shall be not less than one inch in height. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Cannabis waste. new text end

new text begin A cannabis event organizer shall ensure that all used, unused, and waste cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products that are not removed by a customer, cannabis business, or hemp business are disposed of in a manner approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Transportation of cannabis plants, flower, and products. new text end

new text begin All transportation of cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products intended for display or sale and all such items used for display or not sold during the cannabis event must be transported to and from the cannabis event by a licensed cannabis transporter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Cannabis event sales. new text end

new text begin (a) Cannabis microbusinesses with a retail endorsement, cannabis mezzobusinesses with a retail endorsement, cannabis retailers, and lower-potency hemp edible retailers, including the cannabis event organizer, may be authorized to sell cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products to customers at a cannabis event. new text end

new text begin (b) All sales of cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products at a cannabis event must take place in a retail area as designated in the premises diagram. new text end

new text begin (c) Authorized retailers may only conduct sales within their specifically assigned area. new text end

new text begin (d) Authorized retailers must verify the age of all customers pursuant to section 342.27, subdivision 4, before completing a sale and may not sell cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to an individual under 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (e) Authorized retailers may display one sample of each type of cannabis plant, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, and hemp-derived consumer product available for sale. Samples of adult-use cannabis and adult-use cannabis products must be stored in a sample jar or display case and be accompanied by a label or notice containing the information required to be affixed to the packaging or container containing adult-use cannabis flower and adult-use cannabis products sold to customers. A sample may not consist of more than eight grams of adult-use cannabis flower or adult-use cannabis concentrate, or an edible cannabis product infused with more than 100 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol. A cannabis retailer may allow customers to smell the adult-use cannabis flower or adult-use cannabis product before purchase. new text end

new text begin (f) The notice requirements under section 342.27, subdivision 6, apply to authorized retailers offering cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabinoid products, and hemp-derived consumer products for sale at a cannabis event. new text end

new text begin (g) Authorized retailers may not: new text end

new text begin (1) sell adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to a person who is visibly intoxicated; new text end

new text begin (2) knowingly sell more cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products than a customer is legally permitted to possess; new text end

new text begin (3) sell medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products; new text end

new text begin (4) give away cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products; or new text end

new text begin (5) allow for the dispensing of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in vending machines. new text end

new text begin (h) Except for samples of a cannabis plant, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, and hemp-derived consumer product, all cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for sale at a cannabis event must be stored in a secure, locked container that is not accessible to the public. Such items being stored at a cannabis event shall not be left unattended. new text end

new text begin (i) All cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for sale at a cannabis event must comply with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter regarding the testing, packaging, and labeling of those items. new text end

new text begin (j) All cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, and adult-use cannabis products sold, damaged, or destroyed at a cannabis event must be recorded in the statewide monitoring system. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Cannabis event on-site consumption. new text end

new text begin (a) If approved by the local unit of government, a cannabis event may designate an area for consumption of adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or any combination of those items. new text end

new text begin (b) Access to areas where consumption of adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products is allowed shall be restricted to individuals who are at least 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (c) The cannabis event organizer shall ensure that consumption of adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products within a designated consumption area is not visible from any public place. new text end

new text begin (d) The cannabis event organizer shall not permit consumption of alcohol or tobacco. new text end

new text begin (e) The cannabis event organizer shall not permit smoking, according to section 144.413, of adult-use cannabis flower or cannabis products at any location where smoking is not permitted under sections 144.413 to 144.417. Nothing in this section prohibits a statutory or home rule charter city or county from enacting and enforcing more stringent measures to protect individuals from secondhand smoke or involuntary exposure to aerosol or vapor from electronic delivery devices. new text end

Sec. 41.

new text begin [342.41] CANNABIS DELIVERY SERVICE LICENSING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A cannabis delivery service license entitles the license holder to purchase cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products from licensed cannabis microbusinesses with a retail endorsement, cannabis mezzobusinesses with a retail endorsement, cannabis retailers, medical cannabis retailers, and medical cannabis combination businesses; transport and deliver cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumable products to customers; and perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Additional information required. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a cannabis delivery service license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) a list of all vehicles to be used in the delivery of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products including: new text end

new text begin (i) the vehicle make, model, and color; new text end

new text begin (ii) the vehicle identification number; and new text end

new text begin (iii) the license plate number; new text end

new text begin (2) proof of insurance for each vehicle; new text end

new text begin (3) a business plan demonstrating policies to avoid sales of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products to individuals who are under 21 years of age and plans to prevent the visibility of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products to individuals outside the delivery vehicle; and new text end

new text begin (4) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis delivery service license may also hold a cannabis retailer license, a cannabis wholesaler license, a cannabis transporter license, a cannabis event organizer license, and a medical cannabis retailer license subject to the ownership limitations that apply to those licenses. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a cannabis delivery service license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (c) The office by rule may limit the number of cannabis delivery service licenses that a person or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number or type of license that a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a cannabis business. new text end

Sec. 42.

new text begin [342.42] CANNABIS DELIVERY SERVICE OPERATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Age or registry verification. new text end

new text begin Prior to completing a delivery, a cannabis delivery service shall verify that the customer is at least 21 years of age or is enrolled in the registry program. Section 342.27, subdivision 4, applies to the verification of a customer's age. Registry verification issued by the Division of Medical Cannabis may be considered evidence that the person is enrolled in the registry program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Records. new text end

new text begin The office by rule shall establish record-keeping requirements for a cannabis delivery service, including but not limited to proof of delivery to individuals who are at least 21 years of age or enrolled in the registry program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Amount to be transported. new text end

new text begin The office by rule shall establish limits on the amount of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products that a cannabis delivery service may transport. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Statewide monitoring system. new text end

new text begin Receipt of cannabis flower and cannabis products by the cannabis delivery service and a delivery to a customer must be recorded in the statewide monitoring system within the time established by rule. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Storage compartment. new text end

new text begin Cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products must be transported in a locked, safe, and secure storage compartment that is part of the cannabis delivery service vehicle or in a locked storage container that has a separate key or combination pad. Cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products may not be visible from outside the cannabis delivery service vehicle. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Identifying logos or business names prohibited. new text end

new text begin No cannabis delivery service vehicle or trailer may contain an image depicting the types of items being transported, including but not limited to an image depicting a cannabis or hemp leaf, or a name suggesting that the cannabis delivery service vehicle is used for transporting cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Nonemployee passengers prohibited. new text end

new text begin Only a cannabis worker employed by or contracted with the cannabis delivery service and who is at least 21 years of age may transport cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products. All passengers in a cannabis delivery service vehicle must be cannabis workers employed by or contracted with the cannabis delivery service. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Vehicles subject to inspection. new text end

new text begin Any cannabis delivery service vehicle is subject to inspection at any time. new text end

Sec. 43.

new text begin [342.43] HEMP BUSINESS LICENSE TYPES; MULTIPLE LICENSES. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin License types. new text end

new text begin The office shall issue the following types of hemp business licenses: new text end

new text begin (1) lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer; and new text end

new text begin (2) lower-potency hemp edible retailer. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business may hold both a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer and lower-potency hemp edible retailer license. new text end

new text begin (b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person, cooperative, or business from holding a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer license, a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license, or both, and also holding a license to cultivate industrial hemp issued pursuant to chapter 18K. new text end

new text begin (c) Nothing in this section prohibits a person, cooperative, or business from holding a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer license, a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license, or both, and also holding any other license, including but not limited to a license to prepare or sell food; sell tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices as defined in section 609.685, subdivision 1, and nicotine and lobelia delivery products as described in section 609.6855; or manufacture or sell alcoholic beverages as defined in section 340A.101, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin (d) A person, cooperative, or business holding a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer license, a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license, or both, may not hold a cannabis business license. new text end

Sec. 44.

new text begin [342.44] HEMP BUSINESS LICENSES; APPLICATIONS AND ISSUANCE. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Application; contents. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the provisions of this chapter relating to license applications, license selection criteria, general ownership disqualifications and requirements, and general operational requirements do not apply to hemp businesses. new text end

new text begin (b) The office, by rule, shall establish forms and procedures for the processing of hemp licenses issued under this chapter. At a minimum, any application to obtain or renew a hemp license shall include the following information, if applicable: new text end

new text begin (1) the name, address, and date of birth of the applicant; new text end

new text begin (2) the address and legal property description of the business; new text end

new text begin (3) proof of trade name registration; new text end

new text begin (4) certification that the applicant will comply with the requirements of this chapter relating to the ownership and operation of a hemp business; new text end

new text begin (5) identification of one or more controlling persons or managerial employees as agents who shall be responsible for dealing with the office on all matters; and new text end

new text begin (6) a statement that the applicant agrees to respond to the office's supplemental requests for information. new text end

new text begin (c) An applicant for a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer license must submit an attestation signed by a bona fide labor organization stating that the applicant has entered into a labor peace agreement. new text end

new text begin (d) An application on behalf of a corporation or association shall be signed by at least two officers or managing agents of that entity. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Issuance; eligibility; prohibition on transfer. new text end

new text begin (a) The office may issue a hemp license to an applicant who: new text end

new text begin (1) is at least 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) has completed an application for licensure or application for renewal and has fully and truthfully complied with all information requests relating to license application and renewal; new text end

new text begin (3) has paid the applicable application and license fees pursuant to section 342.11; new text end

new text begin (4) is not employed by the office or any state agency with regulatory authority over this chapter; and new text end

new text begin (5) does not hold any cannabis business license. new text end

new text begin (b) Licenses must be renewed annually. new text end

new text begin (c) Licenses may not be transferred. new text end

Sec. 45.

new text begin [342.45] LOWER-POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE MANUFACTURER. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer license entitles the license holder to: new text end

new text begin (1) purchase hemp plant parts, hemp concentrate, and artificially derived cannabinoids from cannabis microbusinesses, cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers, and lower-potency hemp edible manufacturers; new text end

new text begin (2) purchase hemp plant parts and propagules from industrial hemp growers licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (3) purchase hemp concentrate from an industrial hemp processor licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (4) make hemp concentrate; new text end

new text begin (5) manufacture artificially derived cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (6) manufacture lower-potency hemp edibles for public consumption; new text end

new text begin (7) package and label lower-potency hemp edibles for sale to customers; new text end

new text begin (8) sell hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoids, and lower-potency hemp edibles to other cannabis businesses and hemp businesses; and new text end

new text begin (9) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin All manufacturer operations. new text end

new text begin (a) All hemp manufacturing must take place in a facility and on equipment that meets the applicable health and safety requirements established by the office, including requirements for cleaning and testing machinery between production of different products. new text end

new text begin (b) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer must comply with all applicable packaging, labeling, and testing requirements. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Extraction and concentration. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer that creates hemp concentrate or artificially derived cannabinoids must obtain an endorsement from the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer seeking an endorsement to create hemp concentrate must inform the office of all methods of extraction and concentration that the manufacturer intends to use and identify the volatile chemicals, if any, that will be involved in the creation of hemp concentrate. A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer may not use a method of extraction and concentration or a volatile chemical without approval by the office. new text end

new text begin (c) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer seeking an endorsement to create artificially derived cannabinoids must inform the office of all methods of conversion that the manufacturer will use, including any specific catalysts that the manufacturer will employ, to create artificially derived cannabinoids and the molecular nomenclature of all cannabinoids or other chemical compounds that the manufacturer will create. A business licensed or authorized to manufacture lower-potency hemp edibles may not use a method of conversion or a catalyst without approval by the office. new text end

new text begin (d) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer must obtain a certification from an independent third-party industrial hygienist or professional engineer approving: new text end

new text begin (1) all electrical, gas, fire suppression, and exhaust systems; and new text end

new text begin (2) the plan for safe storage and disposal of hazardous substances, including but not limited to any volatile chemicals. new text end

new text begin (e) Upon the sale of hemp concentrate or artificially derived cannabinoids to any person, cooperative, or business, a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer must provide a statement to the buyer that discloses the method of extraction and concentration or conversion used and any solvents, gases, or catalysts, including but not limited to any volatile chemicals involved in that method. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Production of consumer products. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer that produces lower-potency hemp edibles must obtain an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement from the office. new text end

new text begin (b) All areas within the premises of a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer used for producing lower-potency hemp edibles must meet the sanitary standards specified in rules adopted by the office. new text end

new text begin (c) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer may only add chemicals or compounds approved by the office to hemp concentrate or artificially derived cannabinoids. new text end

new text begin (d) Upon the sale of any lower-potency hemp edible to a cannabis business or hemp business, a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer must provide a statement to the buyer that discloses the product's ingredients, including but not limited to any chemicals or compounds and any major food allergens declared by name. new text end

new text begin (e) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer shall not add any artificially derived cannabinoid, hemp plant part, or hemp concentrate to a product if the manufacturer of the product holds a trademark to the product's name, except that a lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer may use a trademarked food product if the manufacturer uses the product as a component or as part of a recipe and if the lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer does not state or advertise to the customer that the final retail lower-potency hemp edible contains a trademarked food product. new text end

new text begin (f) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer shall not add any cannabis flower, cannabis concentrate, or cannabinoid derived from cannabis flower or cannabis concentrate to a product. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Transportation of hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoids, and lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer may transport hemp concentrate, artificially derived cannabinoids, and lower-potency hemp edibles on public roadways provided: new text end

new text begin (1) the artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, or lower-potency hemp edibles are in a locked, safe, and secure storage compartment that is part of the motor vehicle or in a locked storage container that has a separate key or combination pad; new text end

new text begin (2) the artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, or lower-potency hemp edibles are packaged in tamper-evident containers that are not visible or recognizable from outside the transporting vehicle; new text end

new text begin (3) the lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer has a shipping manifest in the lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer's possession that describes the contents of all tamper-evident containers; new text end

new text begin (4) all departures, arrivals, and stops are appropriately documented; new text end

new text begin (5) no person other than a designated employee enters a vehicle at any time that the vehicle is transporting artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, or lower-potency hemp edibles; and new text end

new text begin (6) the lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer complies with any other rules adopted by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) Any vehicle assigned for the purposes of transporting artificially derived cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, or lower-potency hemp edibles is subject to inspection at any time. new text end

Sec. 46.

new text begin [342.46] LOWER-POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE RETAILER. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Sale of lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer may only sell lower-potency hemp edibles to individuals who are at least 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (b) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer may sell lower-potency hemp edibles that: new text end

new text begin (1) are obtained from a licensed Minnesota cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler, or lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer; and new text end

new text begin (2) meet all applicable packaging and labeling requirements. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Sale of other products. new text end

new text begin A lower-potency hemp edible retailer may sell other products or items for which the lower-potency hemp edible retailer has a license or authorization or that do not require a license or authorization. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Age verification. new text end

new text begin Prior to initiating a sale, an employee of the lower-potency hemp edible retailer must verify that the customer is at least 21 years of age. Section 342.27, subdivision 4, applies to the verification of a customer's age. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Display and storage of lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin A lower-potency hemp edible retailer shall ensure that all lower-potency hemp edibles, other than lower-potency hemp edibles that are intended to be consumed as a beverage, are displayed behind a checkout counter where the public is not permitted or in a locked case. All lower-potency hemp edibles that are not displayed must be stored in a secure area. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Transportation of lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer may transport lower-potency hemp edibles on public roadways provided: new text end

new text begin (1) the lower-potency hemp edibles are in final packaging; new text end

new text begin (2) the lower-potency hemp edibles are packaged in tamper-evident containers that are not visible or recognizable from outside the transporting vehicle; new text end

new text begin (3) the lower-potency hemp edible retailer has a shipping manifest in the lower-potency hemp edible retailer's possession that describes the contents of all tamper-evident containers; new text end

new text begin (4) all departures, arrivals, and stops are appropriately documented; new text end

new text begin (5) no person other than a designated employee enters a vehicle at any time that the vehicle is transporting lower-potency hemp edibles; and new text end

new text begin (6) the lower-potency hemp edible retailer complies with any other rules adopted by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) Any vehicle assigned for the purposes of transporting lower-potency hemp edibles is subject to inspection at any time. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Compliant products. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer shall ensure that all lower-potency hemp edibles offered for sale comply with the limits on the amount and types of cannabinoids that a lower-potency hemp edible can contain, including but not limited to the requirement that lower-potency hemp edibles: new text end

new text begin (1) consist of servings that contain no more than five milligrams of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, no more than 25 milligrams of cannabidiol, no more than 25 milligrams of cannabigerol, or any combination of those cannabinoids that does not exceed the identified amounts; new text end

new text begin (2) do not contain more than a combined total of 0.5 milligrams of all other cannabinoids per serving; and new text end

new text begin (3) do not contain an artificially derived cannabinoid other than delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. new text end

new text begin (b) If a lower-potency hemp edible is packaged in a manner that includes more than a single serving, the lower-potency hemp edible must indicate each serving by scoring, wrapping, or other indicators that appear on the lower-potency hemp edible designating the individual serving size. If it is not possible to indicate a single serving by scoring or use of another indicator that appears on the product, the lower-potency hemp edible may not be packaged in a manner that includes more than a single serving in each container. If the lower-potency hemp edible is meant to be consumed as a beverage, the beverage container may not contain more than two servings per container. new text end

new text begin (c) A single package containing multiple servings of a lower-potency hemp edible must contain no more than 50 milligrams of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, 250 milligrams of cannabidiol, 250 milligrams of cannabigerol, or any combination of those cannabinoids that does not exceed the identified amounts. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Prohibitions. new text end

new text begin A lower-potency hemp edible retailer may not: new text end

new text begin (1) sell lower-potency hemp edibles to an individual who is under 21 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) sell a lower-potency hemp edible to a person who is visibly intoxicated; new text end

new text begin (3) sell cannabis flower, cannabis products, or hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (4) allow for the dispensing of lower-potency hemp edibles in vending machines; or new text end

new text begin (5) distribute or allow free samples of lower-potency hemp edibles except when the business is licensed to permit on-site consumption and samples are consumed within its licensed premises. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin On-site consumption. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer may permit on-site consumption of lower-potency hemp edibles on a portion of its premises if it has an on-site consumption endorsement. new text end

new text begin (b) The office shall issue an on-site consumption endorsement to any lower-potency hemp edible retailer that also holds an on-sale license issued under chapter 340A. new text end

new text begin (c) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer must ensure that lower-potency hemp edibles sold for on-site consumption comply with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter regarding testing. new text end

new text begin (d) Lower-potency hemp edibles sold for on-site consumption, other than lower-potency hemp edibles that are intended to be consumed as a beverage, must be served in the required packaging, but may be removed from the products' packaging by customers and consumed on site. new text end

new text begin (e) Lower-potency hemp edibles that are intended to be consumed as a beverage may be served outside of their packaging provided that the information that is required to be contained on the label of a lower-potency hemp edible is posted or otherwise displayed by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Hemp workers who serve beverages under this paragraph are not required to obtain an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement under section 342.07, subdivision 3. new text end

new text begin (f) Food and beverages not otherwise prohibited by this subdivision may be prepared and sold on site provided that the lower-potency hemp edible retailer complies with all relevant state and local laws, ordinances, licensing requirements, and zoning requirements. new text end

new text begin (g) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer may offer recorded or live entertainment provided that the lower-potency hemp edible retailer complies with all relevant state and local laws, ordinances, licensing requirements, and zoning requirements. new text end

new text begin (h) In addition to the prohibitions under subdivision 7, a lower-potency hemp edible retailer with an on-site consumption endorsement may not: new text end

new text begin (1) sell lower-potency hemp edibles to a customer who the lower-potency hemp edible retailer knows or reasonably should know is intoxicated or has consumed alcohol within the previous five hours; new text end

new text begin (2) sell lower-potency hemp edibles that are designed or reasonably expected to be mixed with an alcoholic beverage; or new text end

new text begin (3) permit lower-potency hemp edibles that have been removed from the products' packaging to be removed from the premises of the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Posting of notices. new text end

new text begin A lower-potency hemp edible retailer must post all notices as provided in section 342.27, subdivision 6. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Building conditions. new text end

new text begin (a) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer shall maintain compliance with state and local building, fire, and zoning codes, requirements, or regulations. new text end

new text begin (b) A lower-potency hemp edible retailer shall ensure that the licensed premises is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from infestation by insects, rodents, or other pests. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Enforcement. new text end

new text begin The office shall inspect lower-potency hemp edible retailers and take enforcement action as provided in sections 342.19 and 342.21. new text end

Sec. 47.

new text begin [342.47] MEDICAL CANNABIS BUSINESS LICENSES. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin License types. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall issue the following types of medical cannabis business licenses: new text end

new text begin (1) medical cannabis cultivator; new text end

new text begin (2) medical cannabis processor; new text end

new text begin (3) medical cannabis retailer; and new text end

new text begin (4) medical cannabis combination business license. new text end

new text begin (b) The Division of Medical Cannabis may oversee the licensing and regulation of medical cannabis businesses. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Multiple licenses; limits. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in subdivision 3, a person, cooperative, or business holding: new text end

new text begin (1) a medical cannabis cultivator license may also hold a medical cannabis processor license, a cannabis cultivator license, a cannabis manufacturer license, and a cannabis event organizer license subject to the ownership limitations that apply to those licenses; new text end

new text begin (2) a medical cannabis processor license may also hold a medical cannabis cultivator license, a cannabis cultivator license, a cannabis manufacturer license, and a cannabis event organizer license subject to the ownership limitations that apply to those licenses; or new text end

new text begin (3) a medical cannabis retailer license may also hold a cannabis mezzobusiness license, a cannabis retailer license, a cannabis delivery service license, and a cannabis event organizer license subject to the ownership limitations that apply to those licenses. new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), no person, cooperative, or business holding a medical cannabis license may own or operate any other cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (c) The office by rule may limit the number of medical cannabis business licenses that a person or business may hold. new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, a restriction on the number of licenses or type of license that a business may hold applies to every cooperative member or every director, manager, and general partner of a medical cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Medical cannabis combination business license. new text end

new text begin (a) A person, cooperative, or business holding a medical cannabis combination license is prohibited from owning or operating any other cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (b) A person or business may only hold one medical cannabis combination license. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 48.

new text begin [342.48] MEDICAL CANNABIS BUSINESS APPLICATIONS. new text end

new text begin In addition to the information required to be submitted under section 342.14, subdivision 1, and rules adopted pursuant to that section, a person, cooperative, or business seeking a medical cannabis business license must submit the following information in a form approved by the office: new text end

new text begin (1) for medical cannabis cultivator license applicants: new text end

new text begin (i) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed size and layout of the cultivation facility; plans for wastewater and waste disposal for the cultivation facility; plans for providing electricity, water, and other utilities necessary for the normal operation of the cultivation facility; and plans for compliance with applicable building code and federal and state environmental and workplace safety requirements; new text end

new text begin (ii) a cultivation plan demonstrating the proposed size and layout of the cultivation facility that will be used exclusively for cultivation for medical cannabis, including the total amount of plant canopy; and new text end

new text begin (iii) evidence that the business will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought; new text end

new text begin (2) for medical cannabis processor license applicants: new text end

new text begin (i) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility, including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems; plans for wastewater and waste disposal for the manufacturing facility; plans for providing electricity, water, and other utilities necessary for the normal operation of the manufacturing facility; and plans for compliance with applicable building code and federal and state environmental and workplace safety requirements; new text end

new text begin (ii) all methods of extraction and concentration that the applicant intends to use and the volatile chemicals, if any, that are involved in extraction or concentration; new text end

new text begin (iii) if the applicant is seeking an endorsement to manufacture products infused with cannabinoids for consumption by patients enrolled in the registry program, proof of an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement from the office; and new text end

new text begin (iv) evidence that the applicant will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought; new text end

new text begin (3) for medical cannabis retailer license applicants: new text end

new text begin (i) a list of every retail license held by the applicant and, if the applicant is a business, every retail license held, either as an individual or as part of another business, by each officer, director, manager, and general partner of the cannabis business; new text end

new text begin (ii) an operating plan demonstrating the proposed layout of the facility, including a diagram of ventilation and filtration systems, policies to avoid sales to individuals who are not authorized to receive the distribution of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products, identification of a restricted area for storage, and plans to prevent the visibility of cannabis flower and cannabinoid products; and new text end

new text begin (iii) evidence that the applicant will comply with the applicable operation requirements for the license being sought; or new text end

new text begin (4) for medical cannabis combination license applicants: new text end

new text begin (i) the information required under clauses (1) to (3); and new text end

new text begin (ii) any additional information required under sections 342.30, subdivision 3; 342.31, subdivision 3; and 342.32, subdivision 3. new text end

Sec. 49.

new text begin [342.49] MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATORS. new text end

new text begin (a) A medical cannabis cultivator license entitles the license holder to grow cannabis plants within the approved amount of space up to 60,000 square feet of plant canopy from seed or immature plant to mature plant, harvest cannabis flower from a mature plant, package and label cannabis flower as medical cannabis flower, sell medical cannabis flower to medical cannabis processors and medical cannabis retailers, transport medical cannabis flower to a medical cannabis processor located on the same premises, and perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A medical cannabis cultivator license holder must comply with all requirements of section 342.25. new text end

new text begin (c) A medical cannabis cultivator license holder must verify that every batch of medical cannabis flower has passed safety, potency, and consistency testing at a cannabis testing facility approved by the office for the testing of medical cannabis flower before the medical cannabis cultivator may package, label, or sell the medical cannabis flower to any other entity. new text end

new text begin (d) A medical cannabis cultivator may exceed the limit of 60,000 square feet of plant canopy if it was legally cultivating medical cannabis with a greater plant canopy as of April 1, 2023. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 50.

new text begin [342.50] MEDICAL CANNABIS PROCESSORS. new text end

new text begin (a) A medical cannabis processor license, consistent with the specific license endorsement or endorsements, entitles the license holder to: new text end

new text begin (1) purchase medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid products, hemp plant parts, and hemp concentrate from medical cannabis cultivators and other medical cannabis processors; new text end

new text begin (2) purchase hemp plant parts from industrial hemp growers; new text end

new text begin (3) make cannabis concentrate from medical cannabis flower; new text end

new text begin (4) make hemp concentrate, including hemp concentrate with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3 percent as measured by weight; new text end

new text begin (5) manufacture medical cannabinoid products; new text end

new text begin (6) package and label medical cannabinoid products for sale to other medical cannabis processors and to medical cannabis retailers; and new text end

new text begin (7) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A medical cannabis processor license holder must comply with all requirements of section 342.26, including requirements to obtain specific license endorsements. new text end

new text begin (c) A medical cannabis processor license holder must verify that every batch of medical cannabinoid product has passed safety, potency, and consistency testing at a cannabis testing facility approved by the office for the testing of medical cannabinoid products before the medical cannabis processor may package, label, or sell the medical cannabinoid product to any other entity. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 51.

new text begin [342.51] MEDICAL CANNABIS RETAILERS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin (a) A medical cannabis retailer license entitles the license holder to purchase medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products from medical cannabis cultivators and medical cannabis processors and sell or distribute medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products to any person authorized to receive medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin (b) A medical cannabis retailer license holder must verify that all medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products have passed safety, potency, and consistency testing at a cannabis testing facility approved by the office for the testing of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products before the medical cannabis retailer may distribute the medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid product to any person authorized to receive medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Distribution requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) Prior to distribution of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products, a medical cannabis retailer licensee must: new text end

new text begin (1) review and confirm the patient's registry verification; new text end

new text begin (2) verify that the person requesting the distribution of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products is the patient, the patient's registered designated caregiver, or the patient's parent, legal guardian, or spouse using the procedures specified in section 152.11, subdivision 2d; new text end

new text begin (3) ensure that a pharmacist employee of the medical cannabis retailer has consulted with the patient if required according to subdivision 3; and new text end

new text begin (4) apply a patient-specific label on the medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid product that includes recommended dosage requirements and other information as required by rules adopted by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A medical cannabis retailer may not deliver medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products unless the medical cannabis retailer also holds a cannabis delivery service license. Delivery of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products are subject to the provisions of section 342.42. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Final approval for distribution of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis worker who is employed by a medical cannabis retailer and who is licensed as a pharmacist pursuant to chapter 151 shall be the only person who may give final approval for the distribution of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. Prior to the distribution of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products, a pharmacist employed by the medical cannabis retailer must consult with the patient to determine the proper type of medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid product, or medical cannabis paraphernalia and proper dosage for the patient after reviewing the range of chemical compositions of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid product. For purposes of this subdivision, a consultation may be conducted remotely by secure videoconference, telephone, or other remote means, as long as: new text end

new text begin (1) the pharmacist engaging in the consultation is able to confirm the identity of the patient; and new text end

new text begin (2) the consultation adheres to patient privacy requirements that apply to health care services delivered through telemedicine. new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a pharmacist consultation is not required prior to the distribution of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products when a medical cannabis retailer is distributing medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products to a patient according to a patient-specific dosage plan established with that medical cannabis retailer and is not modifying the dosage or product being distributed under that plan. Medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products distributed under this paragraph must be distributed by a pharmacy technician employed by the medical cannabis retailer. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin 90-day supply. new text end

new text begin A medical cannabis retailer shall not distribute more than a 90-day supply of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products to a patient, registered designated caregiver, or parent, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient according to the dosages established for the individual patient. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Distribution to recipient in a motor vehicle. new text end

new text begin A medical cannabis retailer may distribute medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products to a patient, registered designated caregiver, or parent, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient who is at a dispensary location but remains in a motor vehicle, provided that: new text end

new text begin (1) staff receive payment and distribute medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products in a designated zone that is as close as feasible to the front door of the facility; new text end

new text begin (2) the medical cannabis retailer ensures that the receipt of payment and distribution of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products are visually recorded by a closed-circuit television surveillance camera and provides any other necessary security safeguards; new text end

new text begin (3) the medical cannabis retailer does not store medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products outside a restricted access area and staff transport medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products from a restricted access area to the designated zone for distribution only after confirming that the patient, designated caregiver, or parent, guardian, or spouse has arrived in the designated zone; new text end

new text begin (4) the payment and distribution of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products take place only after a pharmacist consultation takes place, if required under subdivision 3; new text end

new text begin (5) immediately following distribution of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products, staff enter the transaction in the statewide monitoring system; and new text end

new text begin (6) immediately following distribution of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products, staff take the payment received into the facility. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 52.

new text begin [342.515] MEDICAL CANNABIS COMBINATION BUSINESSES. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorized actions. new text end

new text begin A medical cannabis combination business license entitles the license holder to perform any or all of the following within the limits established by this section: new text end

new text begin (1) grow cannabis plants from seed or immature plant to mature plant and harvest adult-use cannabis flower and medical cannabis flower from a mature plant; new text end

new text begin (2) make cannabis concentrate; new text end

new text begin (3) make hemp concentrate, including hemp concentrate with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3 percent as measured by weight; new text end

new text begin (4) manufacture artificially derived cannabinoids; new text end

new text begin (5) manufacture medical cannabinoid products; new text end

new text begin (6) manufacture adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for public consumption; new text end

new text begin (7) purchase immature cannabis plants and seedlings and cannabis flower from a cannabis microbusiness, a cannabis mezzobusiness, a cannabis manufacturer, a cannabis wholesaler, a medical cannabis cultivator, or another medical cannabis combination business; new text end

new text begin (8) purchase hemp plant parts and propagules from an industrial hemp grower licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (9) purchase cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, and artificially derived cannabinoids from a cannabis microbusiness, a cannabis mezzobusiness, a cannabis manufacturer, a cannabis wholesaler, a medical cannabis processor, or another medical cannabis combination business; new text end

new text begin (10) purchase hemp concentrate from an industrial hemp processor licensed under chapter 18K; new text end

new text begin (11) package and label medical cannabis and medical cannabinoid products for sale to medical cannabis processors, medical cannabis retailers, other medical cannabis combination businesses, and patients enrolled in the registry program, registered designated caregivers, and parents, legal guardians, and spouses of an enrolled patient; new text end

new text begin (12) package and label adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for sale to customers; new text end

new text begin (13) sell medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products to patients enrolled in the registry program, registered designated caregivers, and parents, legal guardians, and spouses of an enrolled patient; new text end

new text begin (14) sell immature cannabis plants and seedlings, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, and other products authorized by law to other cannabis businesses and to customers; and new text end

new text begin (15) perform other actions approved by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Cultivation; size limitations. new text end

new text begin (a) A medical cannabis combination business may cultivate cannabis to be sold as medical cannabis flower or used in medical cannabinoid products in an area of up to 60,000 square feet of plant canopy. new text end

new text begin (b) A medical cannabis combination business may cultivate cannabis to be sold as adult-use cannabis flower or used in adult-use cannabis products in an area authorized by the office as described in paragraph (c). new text end

new text begin (c) The office shall authorize a medical cannabis combination business to cultivate cannabis for sale in the adult-use market in an area of plant canopy that is equal to one-half of the area the business used to cultivate cannabis sold in the medical market in the preceding year. The office shall establish an annual verification and authorization procedure. The office may increase the area of plant canopy in which a medical cannabis combination business is authorized to cultivate cannabis for sale in the adult-use market between authorization periods if the business demonstrates a significant increase in the sale of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Manufacturing; size limitations. new text end

new text begin The office may establish limits on cannabis manufacturing that are consistent with the area of plant canopy a business is authorized to cultivate. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Retail locations. new text end

new text begin A medical cannabis combination business may operate up to one retail location in each congressional district. A medical cannabis combination business must offer medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid products, or both at every retail location. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Failure to participate; suspension or revocation of license. new text end

new text begin The office may suspend or revoke a medical cannabis combination business license if the office determines that the business is no longer actively participating in the medical cannabis market. The office may, by rule, establish minimum requirements related to cannabis cultivation, manufacturing of medical cannabinoid products, retail sales of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products, and other relevant criteria to demonstrate active participation in the medical cannabis market. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Operations. new text end

new text begin A medical cannabis combination business must comply with the relevant requirements of sections 342.25, 342.26, 342.27, and 342.51, subdivisions 2 to 5. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 53.

new text begin [342.52] PATIENT REGISTRY PROGRAM. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin The Division of Medical Cannabis must administer the medical cannabis registry program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Application procedure for patients. new text end

new text begin (a) A patient seeking to enroll in the registry program must submit to the Division of Medical Cannabis an application established by the Division of Medical Cannabis and a copy of the certification specified in paragraph (b) or, if the patient is a veteran who receives care from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the information required pursuant to subdivision 3. The patient must provide at least the following information in the application: new text end

new text begin (1) the patient's name, mailing address, and date of birth; new text end

new text begin (2) the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the patient's health care practitioner; new text end

new text begin (3) the name, mailing address, and date of birth of the patient's registered designated caregiver, if any, or the patient's parent, legal guardian, or spouse if the parent, legal guardian, or spouse will be acting as the patient's caregiver; new text end

new text begin (4) a disclosure signed by the patient that includes: new text end

new text begin (i) a statement that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Office of Cannabis Management, the Division of Medical Cannabis, or an employee of the Office of Cannabis Management or Division of Medical Cannabis may not be held civilly or criminally liable for any injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death caused by an act or omission while acting within the employee's scope of office or employment under this section; and new text end

new text begin (ii) the patient's acknowledgment that enrollment in the registry program is conditional on the patient's agreement to meet all other requirements of this section; and new text end

new text begin (5) all other information required by the Division of Medical Cannabis. new text end

new text begin (b) As part of the application under this subdivision, a patient must submit a copy of a certification from the patient's health care practitioner that is dated within 90 days prior to the submission of the application and that certifies that the patient has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin (c) A patient's health care practitioner may submit a statement to the Division of Medical Cannabis declaring that the patient is no longer diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. Within 30 days after receipt of a statement from a patient's health care practitioner, the Division of Medical Cannabis must provide written notice to a patient stating that the patient's enrollment in the registry program will be revoked in 30 days unless the patient submits a certification from a health care practitioner that the patient is currently diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition or, if the patient is a veteran, the patient submits confirmation that the patient is currently diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition in a form and manner consistent with the information required for an application made pursuant to subdivision 3. If the Division of Medical Cannabis revokes a patient's enrollment in the registry program pursuant to this paragraph, the division must provide notice to the patient and to the patient's health care practitioner. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Application procedure for veterans. new text end

new text begin (a) The Division of Medical Cannabis shall establish an alternative certification procedure for veterans who receive care from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to confirm that the veteran has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin (b) A patient who is also a veteran and is seeking to enroll in the registry program must submit to the Division of Medical Cannabis an application established by the Division of Medical Cannabis that includes the information identified in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), and the additional information required by the Division of Medical Cannabis to certify that the patient has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Enrollment; denial of enrollment; revocation. new text end

new text begin (a) Within 30 days after the receipt of an application and certification or other documentation of a diagnosis with a qualifying medical condition, the Division of Medical Cannabis must approve or deny a patient's enrollment in the registry program. If the Division of Medical Cannabis approves a patient's enrollment in the registry program, the office must provide notice to the patient and to the patient's health care practitioner. new text end

new text begin (b) A patient's enrollment in the registry program must only be denied if the patient: new text end

new text begin (1) does not submit a certification from a health care practitioner or, if the patient is a veteran, the documentation required under subdivision 3 that the patient has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition; new text end

new text begin (2) has not signed the disclosure required in subdivision 2; new text end

new text begin (3) does not provide the information required by the Division of Medical Cannabis; new text end

new text begin (4) provided false information on the application; or new text end

new text begin (5) at the time of application, is also enrolled in a federally approved clinical trial for the treatment of a qualifying medical condition with medical cannabis. new text end

new text begin (c) If the Division of Medical Cannabis denies a patient's enrollment in the registry program, the Division of Medical Cannabis must provide written notice to a patient of all reasons for denying enrollment. Denial of enrollment in the registry program is considered a final decision of the office and is subject to judicial review under chapter 14. new text end

new text begin (d) A patient's enrollment in the registry program may be revoked only: new text end

new text begin (1) pursuant to subdivision 2, paragraph (c); new text end

new text begin (2) upon the death of the patient; new text end

new text begin (3) if the patient's certifying health care practitioner has filed a declaration under subdivision 2, paragraph (c), that the patient's qualifying diagnosis no longer exists and the patient does not submit another certification within 30 days; new text end

new text begin (4) if the patient does not comply with subdivision 6; or new text end

new text begin (5) if the patient intentionally sells or diverts medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products in violation of this chapter. new text end

new text begin If a patient's enrollment in the registry program has been revoked due to a violation of subdivision 6, the patient may apply for enrollment 12 months after the date on which the patient's enrollment was revoked. The office must process such an application in accordance with this subdivision. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Registry verification. new text end

new text begin When a patient is enrolled in the registry program, the Division of Medical Cannabis must assign the patient a patient registry number and must issue the patient and the patient's registered designated caregiver, parent, legal guardian, or spouse, if applicable, a registry verification. The Division of Medical Cannabis must also make the registry verification available to medical cannabis retailers. The registry verification must include: new text end

new text begin (1) the patient's name and date of birth; new text end

new text begin (2) the patient registry number assigned to the patient; and new text end

new text begin (3) the name and date of birth of the patient's registered designated caregiver, if any, or the name of the patient's parent, legal guardian, or spouse if the parent, legal guardian, or spouse will act as a caregiver. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Conditions of continued enrollment. new text end

new text begin As conditions of continued enrollment, a patient must: new text end

new text begin (1) continue to receive regularly scheduled treatment for the patient's qualifying medical condition from the patient's health care practitioner; and new text end

new text begin (2) report changes in the patient's qualifying medical condition to the patient's health care practitioner. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Enrollment period. new text end

new text begin Enrollment in the registry program is valid for three years. To re-enroll, a patient must submit the information required in subdivision 2 and a patient who is also a veteran must submit the information required in subdivision 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Allowable delivery methods. new text end

new text begin A patient in the registry program may receive medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. The office may approve additional delivery methods to expand the types of products that qualify as medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Registered designated caregiver. new text end

new text begin (a) The Division of Medical Cannabis must register a designated caregiver for a patient if the patient requires assistance in administering medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products or in obtaining medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid products, or medical cannabis paraphernalia from a medical cannabis retailer. new text end

new text begin (b) In order to serve as a designated caregiver, a person must: new text end

new text begin (1) be at least 18 years of age; new text end

new text begin (2) agree to only possess the patient's medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products for purposes of assisting the patient; and new text end

new text begin (3) agree that if the application is approved, the person will not serve as a registered designated caregiver for more than six registered patients at one time. Patients who reside in the same residence count as one patient. new text end

new text begin (c) The office shall conduct a criminal background check on the designated caregiver prior to registration to ensure that the person does not have a conviction for a disqualifying felony offense. Any cost of the background check shall be paid by the person seeking registration as a designated caregiver. A designated caregiver must have the criminal background check renewed every two years. new text end

new text begin (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a registered designated caregiver from being enrolled in the registry program as a patient and possessing and administering medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products as a patient. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Parents, legal guardians, spouses. new text end

new text begin A parent, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient may act as the caregiver for a patient. The parent, legal guardian, or spouse who is acting as a caregiver must follow all requirements for parents, legal guardians, and spouses under this chapter. Nothing in this section limits any legal authority that a parent, legal guardian, or spouse may have for the patient under any other law. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Notice of change of name or address. new text end

new text begin Patients and registered designated caregivers must notify the Division of Medical Cannabis of any address or name change within 30 days of the change having occurred. A patient or registered designated caregiver is subject to a $100 fine for failure to notify the office of the change. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 54.

new text begin [342.53] DUTIES OF OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT; REGISTRY PROGRAM. new text end

new text begin The office may add an allowable form of medical cannabinoid product, and may add or modify a qualifying medical condition upon its own initiative, upon a petition from a member of the public or from the Cannabis Advisory Council or as directed by law. The office must evaluate all petitions and must make the addition or modification if the office determines that the addition or modification is warranted by the best available evidence and research. If the office wishes to add an allowable form or add or modify a qualifying medical condition, the office must notify the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over health finance and policy by January 15 of the year in which the change becomes effective. In this notification, the office must specify the proposed addition or modification, the reasons for the addition or modification, any written comments received by the office from the public about the addition or modification, and any guidance received from the Cannabis Advisory Council. An addition or modification by the office under this subdivision becomes effective on August 1 of that year unless the legislature by law provides otherwise. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 55.

new text begin [342.54] DUTIES OF DIVISION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS; REGISTRY PROGRAM. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Duties related to health care practitioners. new text end

new text begin The Division of Medical Cannabis must: new text end

new text begin (1) provide notice of the registry program to health care practitioners in the state; new text end

new text begin (2) allow health care practitioners to participate in the registry program if they request to participate and meet the program's requirements; new text end

new text begin (3) provide explanatory information and assistance to health care practitioners to understand the nature of the therapeutic use of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products within program requirements; new text end

new text begin (4) make available to participating health care practitioners a certification form in which a health care practitioner certifies that a patient has a qualifying medical condition; and new text end

new text begin (5) supervise the participation of health care practitioners in the registry reporting system in which health care practitioners report patient treatment and health records information to the office in a manner that ensures stringent security and record keeping requirements and that prevents the unauthorized release of private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Duties related to the registry program. new text end

new text begin The Division of Medical Cannabis must: new text end

new text begin (1) administer the registry program according to section 342.52; new text end

new text begin (2) provide information to patients enrolled in the registry program on the existence of federally approved clinical trials for the treatment of the patient's qualifying medical condition with medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products as an alternative to enrollment in the registry program; new text end

new text begin (3) maintain safety criteria with which patients must comply as a condition of participation in the registry program to prevent patients from undertaking any task under the influence of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products that would constitute negligence or professional malpractice; new text end

new text begin (4) review and publicly report on existing medical and scientific literature regarding the range of recommended dosages for each qualifying medical condition, the range of chemical compositions of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products that will likely be medically beneficial for each qualifying medical condition, and any risks of noncannabis drug interactions. This information must be updated by December 1 of each year. The office may consult with an independent laboratory under contract with the office or other experts in reporting and updating this information; and new text end

new text begin (5) annually consult with cannabis businesses about medical cannabis that the businesses cultivate, manufacture, and offer for sale and post on the Division of Medical Cannabis website a list of the medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products offered for sale by each medical cannabis retailer. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Research. new text end

new text begin (a) The Division of Medical Cannabis must conduct or contract with a third party to conduct research and studies using data from health records submitted to the registry program under section 342.55, subdivision 2, and data submitted to the registry program under section 342.52, subdivisions 2 and 3. If the division contracts with a third party for research and studies, the third party must provide the division with access to all research and study results. The division must submit reports on intermediate or final research results to the legislature and major scientific journals. All data used by the division or a third party under this subdivision must be used or reported in an aggregated nonidentifiable form as part of a scientific peer-reviewed publication of research or in the creation of summary data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 19. new text end

new text begin (b) The Division of Medical Cannabis may submit medical research based on the data collected under sections 342.55, subdivision 2, and data collected through the statewide monitoring system to any federal agency with regulatory or enforcement authority over medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products to demonstrate the effectiveness of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products for treating or alleviating the symptoms of a qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 56.

new text begin [342.55] DUTIES OF HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS; REGISTRY PROGRAM. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Health care practitioner duties before patient enrollment. new text end

new text begin Before a patient's enrollment in the registry program, a health care practitioner must: new text end

new text begin (1) determine, in the health care practitioner's medical judgment, whether a patient has a qualifying medical condition and, if so determined, provide the patient with a certification of that diagnosis; new text end

new text begin (2) advise patients, registered designated caregivers, and parents, legal guardians, and spouses acting as caregivers of any nonprofit patient support groups or organizations; new text end

new text begin (3) provide to patients explanatory information from the Division of Medical Cannabis, including information about the experimental nature of the therapeutic use of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products; the possible risks, benefits, and side effects of the proposed treatment; and the application and other materials from the office; new text end

new text begin (4) provide to patients a Tennessen warning as required under section 13.04, subdivision 2; and new text end

new text begin (5) agree to continue treatment of the patient's qualifying medical condition and to report findings to the Division of Medical Cannabis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Duties upon patient's enrollment in registry program. new text end

new text begin Upon receiving notification from the Division of Medical Cannabis of the patient's enrollment in the registry program, a health care practitioner must: new text end

new text begin (1) participate in the patient registry reporting system under the guidance and supervision of the Division of Medical Cannabis; new text end

new text begin (2) report to the Division of Medical Cannabis patient health records throughout the patient's ongoing treatment in a manner determined by the office and in accordance with subdivision 4; new text end

new text begin (3) determine on a yearly basis if the patient continues to have a qualifying medical condition and, if so, issue the patient a new certification of that diagnosis. The patient assessment conducted under this clause may be conducted via telehealth, as defined in section 62A.673, subdivision 2; and new text end

new text begin (4) otherwise comply with requirements established by the Office of Cannabis Management and the Division of Medical Cannabis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Participation not required. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this section requires a health care practitioner to participate in the registry program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Data. new text end

new text begin Data on patients collected by a health care practitioner and reported to the registry program, including data on patients who are veterans who receive care from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, are health records under section 144.291 and are private data on individuals under section 13.02 but may be used or reported in an aggregated nonidentifiable form as part of a scientific peer-reviewed publication of research conducted under section 342.54 or in the creation of summary data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 19. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin The requirements of this section do not apply to a patient who is a veteran who receives care from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or a health care practitioner employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Such a patient must meet the certification requirements developed pursuant to section 342.52, subdivision 3, before the patient's enrollment in the registry program. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 57.

new text begin [342.56] LIMITATIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Limitations on consumption; locations of consumption. new text end

new text begin (a) Nothing in sections 342.47 to 342.60 permits any person to engage in, and does not prevent the imposition of any civil, criminal, or other penalties for: new text end

new text begin (1) undertaking a task under the influence of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products that would constitute negligence or professional malpractice; new text end

new text begin (2) possessing or consuming medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products: new text end

new text begin (i) on a school bus or van; new text end

new text begin (ii) in a correctional facility; new text end

new text begin (iii) in a state-operated treatment program, including the Minnesota sex offender program; or new text end

new text begin (iv) on the grounds of a child care facility or family or group family day care program; new text end

new text begin (3) vaporizing or smoking medical cannabis: new text end

new text begin (i) on any form of public transportation; new text end

new text begin (ii) where the vapor would be inhaled by a nonpatient minor or where the smoke would be inhaled by a minor; or new text end

new text begin (iii) in any public place, including any indoor or outdoor area used by or open to the general public or a place of employment, as defined in section 144.413, subdivision 1b; and new text end

new text begin (4) operating, navigating, or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, aircraft, train, or motorboat or working on transportation property, equipment, or facilities while under the influence of medical cannabis flower or a medical cannabinoid product. new text end

new text begin (b) Except for the use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products, the vaporizing or smoking of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, or hemp-derived consumer products is prohibited in a multifamily housing building, including balconies and patios appurtenant thereto. A violation of this paragraph is punishable through a civil administrative fine in an amount of $250. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Health care facilities. new text end

new text begin (a) Health care facilities licensed under chapter 144A; hospice providers licensed under chapter 144A; boarding care homes or supervised living facilities licensed under section 144.50; assisted living facilities under chapter 144G; facilities owned, controlled, managed, or under common control with hospitals licensed under chapter 144; and other health care facilities licensed by the commissioner of health or the commissioner of human services may adopt reasonable restrictions on the use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products by a patient enrolled in the registry program who resides at or is actively receiving treatment or care at the facility. The restrictions may include a provision that the facility must not store or maintain a patient's supply of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products on behalf of the patient; that a patient store the patient's supply of medical cannabis flower or medicinal cannabinoid products in a locked container accessible only to the patient, the patient's designated caregiver, or the patient's parent, legal guardian, or spouse; that the facility is not responsible for providing medical cannabis for patients; and that medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products are used only in a location specified by the facility or provider. Nothing in this subdivision requires facilities and providers listed in this subdivision to adopt such restrictions. new text end

new text begin (b) No facility or provider listed in this subdivision may unreasonably limit a patient's access to or use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products to the extent that such use is authorized under sections 342.47 to 342.59. No facility or provider listed in this subdivision may prohibit a patient access to or use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products due solely to the fact that cannabis is a Schedule I drug pursuant to the federal Uniform Controlled Substances Act. If a federal regulatory agency, the United States Department of Justice, or the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services takes one of the following actions, a facility or provider may suspend compliance with this paragraph until the regulatory agency, the United States Department of Justice, or the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services notifies the facility or provider that it may resume permitting the use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products within the facility or in the provider's service setting: new text end

new text begin (1) a federal regulatory agency or the United States Department of Justice initiates enforcement action against a facility or provider related to the facility's compliance with the medical cannabis program; or new text end

new text begin (2) a federal regulatory agency, the United States Department of Justice, or the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issues a rule or otherwise provides notification to the facility or provider that expressly prohibits the use of medical cannabis in health care facilities or otherwise prohibits compliance with the medical cannabis program. new text end

new text begin (c) An employee or agent of a facility or provider listed in this subdivision or a person licensed under chapter 144E is not violating this chapter or chapter 152 for the possession of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products while carrying out employment duties, including providing or supervising care to a patient enrolled in the registry program, or distribution of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products to a patient enrolled in the registry program who resides at or is actively receiving treatment or care at the facility or from the provider with which the employee or agent is affiliated. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Child care facilities. new text end

new text begin A proprietor of a family or group family day care program must disclose to parents or guardians of children cared for on the premises of the family or group family day care program, if the proprietor permits the smoking or use of medical cannabis on the premises, outside of its hours of operation. Disclosure must include posting on the premises a conspicuous written notice and orally informing parents or guardians. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 58.

new text begin [342.57] PROTECTIONS FOR REGISTRY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Presumption. new text end

new text begin There is a presumption that a patient enrolled in the registry program is engaged in the authorized use of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. This presumption may be rebutted by evidence that the patient's use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products was not for the purpose of treating or alleviating the patient's qualifying medical condition or symptoms associated with the patient's qualifying medical condition. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Criminal and civil protections. new text end

new text begin (a) Subject to section 342.56, the following are not violations of this chapter or chapter 152: new text end

new text begin (1) use or possession of medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid products, or medical cannabis paraphernalia by a patient enrolled in the registry program or by a visiting patient to whom medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products are distributed under section 342.51, subdivision 5; new text end

new text begin (2) possession of medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid products, or medical cannabis paraphernalia by a registered designated caregiver or a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of a patient enrolled in the registry program; or new text end

new text begin (3) possession of medical cannabis flower, medical cannabinoid products, or medical cannabis paraphernalia by any person while carrying out duties required under sections 342.47 to 342.60. new text end

new text begin (b) The Office of Cannabis Management, members of the Cannabis Advisory Council, Office of Cannabis Management employees, agents or contractors of the Office of Cannabis Management, and health care practitioners participating in the registry program are not subject to any civil penalties or disciplinary action by the Board of Medical Practice, the Board of Nursing, or any business, occupational, or professional licensing board or entity solely for participating in the registry program either in a professional capacity or as a patient. A pharmacist licensed under chapter 151 is not subject to any civil penalties or disciplinary action by the Board of Pharmacy when acting in accordance with sections 342.47 to 342.60 either in a professional capacity or as a patient. Nothing in this section prohibits a professional licensing board from taking action in response to a violation of law. new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a Cannabis Advisory Council member, the governor, or an employee of a state agency must not be held civilly or criminally liable for any injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death caused by any act or omission while acting within the scope of office or employment under sections 342.47 to 342.60. new text end

new text begin (d) Federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities are prohibited from accessing the registry except when acting pursuant to a valid search warrant. Notwithstanding section 13.09, a violation of this paragraph is a gross misdemeanor. new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the office and employees of the office must not release data or information about an individual contained in any report or document or in the registry and must not release data or information obtained about a patient enrolled in the registry program, except as provided in sections 342.47 to 342.60. Notwithstanding section 13.09, a violation of this paragraph is a gross misdemeanor. new text end

new text begin (f) No information contained in a report or document, contained in the registry, or obtained from a patient under sections 342.47 to 342.60 may be admitted as evidence in a criminal proceeding, unless: new text end

new text begin (1) the information is independently obtained; or new text end

new text begin (2) admission of the information is sought in a criminal proceeding involving a criminal violation of sections 342.47 to 342.60. new text end

new text begin (g) Possession of a registry verification or an application for enrollment in the registry program: new text end

new text begin (1) does not constitute probable cause or reasonable suspicion; new text end

new text begin (2) must not be used to support a search of the person or property of the person with a registry verification or application to enroll in the registry program; and new text end

new text begin (3) must not subject the person or the property of the person to inspection by any government agency. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin School enrollment; rental property. new text end

new text begin (a) No school may refuse to enroll a patient as a pupil or otherwise penalize a patient solely because the patient is enrolled in the registry program, unless failing to do so would violate federal law or regulations or cause the school to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law or regulations. new text end

new text begin (b) No landlord may refuse to lease to a patient or otherwise penalize a patient solely because the patient is enrolled in the registry program, unless failing to do so would violate federal law or regulations or cause the landlord to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law or regulations. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Medical care. new text end

new text begin For purposes of medical care, including organ transplants, a patient's use of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products according to sections 342.47 to 342.60 is considered the equivalent of the authorized use of a medication used at the discretion of a health care practitioner and does not disqualify a patient from needed medical care. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Employment. new text end

new text begin (a) Unless a failure to do so would violate federal or state law or regulations or cause an employer to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law or regulations, an employer may not discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment, or otherwise penalize a person, if the discrimination is based on: new text end

new text begin (1) the person's status as a patient enrolled in the registry program; or new text end

new text begin (2) a patient's positive drug test for cannabis components or metabolites, unless the patient used, possessed, sold, transported, or was impaired by medical cannabis flower or a medical cannabinoid product on work premises, during working hours, or while operating an employer's machinery, vehicle, or equipment. new text end

new text begin (b) An employee who is a patient and whose employer requires the employee to undergo drug testing according to section 181.953 may present the employee's registry verification as part of the employee's explanation under section 181.953, subdivision 6. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Custody; visitation; parenting time. new text end

new text begin A person must not be denied custody of a minor child or visitation rights or parenting time with a minor child based solely on the person's status as a patient enrolled in the registry program. There must be no presumption of neglect or child endangerment for conduct allowed under sections 342.47 to 342.60, unless the person's behavior creates an unreasonable danger to the safety of the minor as established by clear and convincing evidence. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Action for damages. new text end

new text begin In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a patient may bring an action for damages against any person who violates subdivision 3, 4, or 5. A person who violates subdivision 3, 4, or 5 is liable to a patient injured by the violation for the greater of the person's actual damages or a civil penalty of $100 and reasonable attorney fees. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Sanctions restricted for those on parole, supervised release, or conditional release. new text end

new text begin (a) This subdivision applies to an individual placed on parole, supervised release, or conditional release. new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of corrections may not: new text end

new text begin (1) prohibit an individual from participating in the registry program as a condition of release; or new text end

new text begin (2) revoke an individual's parole, supervised release, or conditional release or otherwise sanction an individual solely: new text end

new text begin (i) for participating in the registry program; or new text end

new text begin (ii) for a positive drug test for cannabis components or metabolites. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 59.

new text begin [342.58] VIOLATION BY HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER; CRIMINAL PENALTY. new text end

new text begin A health care practitioner who knowingly refers patients to a medical cannabis business or to a designated caregiver, who advertises as a retailer or producer of medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products, or who issues certifications while holding a financial interest in a cannabis retailer or medical cannabis business is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of not more than $1,000, or both. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 60.

new text begin [342.59] DATA PRACTICES. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Data classification. new text end

new text begin Patient health records maintained by the Office of Cannabis Management or the Division of Medical Cannabis and government data in patient health records maintained by a health care practitioner are classified as private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, or nonpublic data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 9. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Allowable use; prohibited use. new text end

new text begin Data specified in subdivision 1 may be used to comply with chapter 13, to comply with a request from the legislative auditor or the state auditor in the performance of official duties, and for purposes specified in sections 342.47 to 342.60. Data specified in subdivision 1 and maintained by the Office of Cannabis Management or Division of Medical Cannabis must not be used for any purpose not specified in sections 342.47 to 342.60 and must not be combined or linked in any manner with any other list, dataset, or database. Data specified in subdivision 1 must not be shared with any federal agency, federal department, or federal entity unless specifically ordered to do so by a state or federal court. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 61.

new text begin [342.60] APPLIED RESEARCH. new text end

new text begin The Division of Medical Cannabis may conduct, or award grants to health care providers or research organizations to conduct, applied research on the safety and efficacy of using medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products to treat a specific health condition. A health care provider or research organization receiving a grant under this section must provide the office with access to all data collected in applied research funded under this section. The office may use data from applied research conducted or funded under this section as evidence to approve additional qualifying medical conditions or additional allowable forms of medical cannabis. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective March 1, 2025. new text end

Sec. 62.

new text begin [342.61] TESTING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Testing required. new text end

new text begin Cannabis businesses and hemp businesses shall not sell or offer for sale cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to another cannabis business or hemp business, or to a customer or patient, or otherwise transfer cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to another cannabis business or hemp business, unless: new text end

new text begin (1) a representative sample of the batch of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products has been tested according to this section and rules adopted under this chapter; new text end

new text begin (2) the testing was completed by a cannabis testing facility licensed under this chapter; and new text end

new text begin (3) the tested sample of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products was found to meet testing standards established by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Procedures and standards established by office. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall by rule establish procedures governing the sampling, handling, testing, storage, and transportation of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products tested under this section; the contaminants for which cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products must be tested; standards for potency and homogeneity testing; and procedures applicable to cannabis businesses, hemp businesses, and cannabis testing facilities regarding cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products that fail to meet the standards for allowable levels of contaminants established by the office, that fail to meet the potency limits in this chapter, or that do not conform with the content of the cannabinoid profile listed on the label. new text end

new text begin (b) All testing required under this section must be performed in a manner that is consistent with general requirements for testing and calibration activities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Standards established by Office of Cannabis Management. new text end

new text begin The office shall by rule establish standards for allowable levels of contaminants in cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products, and growing media. Contaminants for which the office must establish allowable levels must include but are not limited to residual solvents, foreign material, microbiological contaminants, heavy metals, pesticide residue, and mycotoxins. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Testing of samples; disclosures. new text end

new text begin (a) On a schedule determined by the office, every cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler with an endorsement to import products, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, medical cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis processor, or medical cannabis combination business shall make each batch of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products grown, manufactured, or imported by the cannabis business or hemp business available to a cannabis testing facility. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler with an endorsement to import products, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, medical cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis processor, or medical cannabis combination business must disclose all known information regarding pesticides, fertilizers, solvents, or other foreign materials, including but not limited to catalysts used in creating artificially derived cannabinoids, applied or added to the batch of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products subject to testing. Disclosure must be made to the cannabis testing facility and must include information about all applications by any person, whether intentional or accidental. new text end

new text begin (c) The cannabis testing facility shall select one or more representative samples from each batch, test the samples for the presence of contaminants, and test the samples for potency and homogeneity and to allow the cannabis flower, cannabis product, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product to be accurately labeled with its cannabinoid profile. Testing for contaminants must include testing for residual solvents, foreign material, microbiological contaminants, heavy metals, pesticide residue, mycotoxins, and any items identified pursuant to paragraph (b), and may include testing for other contaminants. A cannabis testing facility must destroy or return to the cannabis business or hemp business any part of the sample that remains after testing. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Test results. new text end

new text begin (a) If a sample meets the applicable testing standards, a cannabis testing facility shall issue a certification to a cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler with an endorsement to import products, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, medical cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis processor, or medical cannabis combination business and the cannabis business or hemp business may then sell or transfer the batch of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products from which the sample was taken to another cannabis business or hemp business, or offer the cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products for sale to customers or patients. If a sample does not meet the applicable testing standards or if the testing facility is unable to test for a substance identified pursuant to subdivision 4, paragraph (b), the batch from which the sample was taken shall be subject to procedures established by the office for such batches, including destruction, remediation, or retesting. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler with an endorsement to import products, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, medical cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis processor, or medical cannabis combination business must maintain the test results for cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products grown, manufactured, or imported by that cannabis business or hemp business for at least five years after the date of testing. new text end

new text begin (c) A cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler with an endorsement to import products, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, medical cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis processor, or medical cannabis combination business shall make test results maintained by that cannabis business or hemp business available for review by any member of the public, upon request. Test results made available to the public must be in plain language. new text end

Sec. 63.

new text begin [342.62] PACKAGING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin General. new text end

new text begin All cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products sold to customers or patients must be packaged as required by this section and rules adopted under this chapter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Packaging requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), all cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products sold to customers or patients must be: new text end

new text begin (1) prepackaged in packaging or a container that is child-resistant, tamper-evident, and opaque; or new text end

new text begin (2) placed in packaging or a container that is plain, child-resistant, tamper-evident, and opaque at the final point of sale to a customer. new text end

new text begin (b) The requirement that packaging be child-resistant does not apply to a lower-potency hemp edible that is intended to be consumed as a beverage. new text end

new text begin (c) If a cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product is packaged in a manner that includes more than a single serving, each serving must be indicated by scoring, wrapping, or other indicators designating the individual serving size. If the item is a lower-potency hemp edible, serving indicators must meet the requirements of section 342.46, subdivision 6, paragraph (b). new text end

new text begin (d) Edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles containing more than a single serving must be prepackaged or placed at the final point of sale in packaging or a container that is resealable. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Packaging prohibitions. new text end

new text begin (a) Cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products sold to customers or patients must not be packaged in a manner that: new text end

new text begin (1) bears a reasonable resemblance to any commercially available product that does not contain cannabinoids, whether the manufacturer of the product holds a registered trademark or has registered the trade dress; or new text end

new text begin (2) is designed to appeal to persons under 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin (b) Packaging for cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products must not contain or be coated with any perfluoroalkyl substance. new text end

new text begin (c) Edible cannabis products and lower-potency hemp edibles must not be packaged in a material that is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in packaging food. new text end

Sec. 64.

new text begin [342.63] LABELING. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin General. new text end

new text begin All cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products sold to customers or patients must be labeled as required by this section and rules adopted under this chapter. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Content of label; cannabis. new text end

new text begin All cannabis flower and hemp-derived consumer products that consist of hemp plant parts sold to customers or patients must have affixed on the packaging or container of the cannabis flower or hemp-derived consumer product a label that contains at least the following information: new text end

new text begin (1) the name and license number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis cultivator, or industrial hemp grower where the cannabis flower or hemp plant part was cultivated; new text end

new text begin (2) the net weight or volume of cannabis flower or hemp plant parts in the package or container; new text end

new text begin (3) the batch number; new text end

new text begin (4) the cannabinoid profile; new text end

new text begin (5) a universal symbol established by the office indicating that the package or container contains cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product; new text end

new text begin (6) verification that the cannabis flower or hemp plant part was tested according to section 342.61 and that the cannabis flower or hemp plant part complies with the applicable standards; new text end

new text begin (7) the maximum dose, quantity, or consumption that may be considered medically safe within a 24-hour period; new text end

new text begin (8) the following statement: "Keep this product out of reach of children."; and new text end

new text begin (9) any other statements or information required by the office. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Content of label; cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin (a) All cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products other than products subject to the requirements under subdivision 2, medical cannabinoid products, and hemp-derived topical products sold to customers or patients must have affixed to the packaging or container of the cannabis product a label that contains at least the following information: new text end

new text begin (1) the name and license number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis cultivator, or industrial hemp grower that cultivated the cannabis flower or hemp plant parts used in the cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, hemp-derived consumer product, or medical cannabinoid product; new text end

new text begin (2) the name and license number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis manufacturer, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, medical cannabis processor, or industrial hemp grower that manufactured the cannabis concentrate, hemp concentrate, or artificially derived cannabinoid and, if different, the name and license number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis manufacturer, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, or medical cannabis processor that manufactured the product; new text end

new text begin (3) the net weight or volume of the cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product in the package or container; new text end

new text begin (4) the type of cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer product; new text end

new text begin (5) the batch number; new text end

new text begin (6) the serving size; new text end

new text begin (7) the cannabinoid profile per serving and in total; new text end

new text begin (8) a list of ingredients; new text end

new text begin (9) a universal symbol established by the office indicating that the package or container contains cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product; new text end

new text begin (10) a warning symbol developed by the office in consultation with the commissioner of health and the Minnesota Poison Control System that: new text end

new text begin (i) is at least three-quarters of an inch tall and six-tenths of an inch wide; new text end

new text begin (ii) is in a highly visible color; new text end

new text begin (iii) includes a visual element that is commonly understood to mean a person should stop; new text end

new text begin (iv) indicates that the product is not for children; and new text end

new text begin (v) includes the phone number of the Minnesota Poison Control System; new text end

new text begin (11) verification that the cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, hemp-derived consumer product, or medical cannabinoid product was tested according to section 342.61 and that the cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, hemp-derived consumer product, or medical cannabinoid product complies with the applicable standards; new text end

new text begin (12) the maximum dose, quantity, or consumption that may be considered medically safe within a 24-hour period; new text end

new text begin (13) the following statement: "Keep this product out of reach of children."; and new text end

new text begin (14) any other statements or information required by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) The office may by rule establish alternative labeling requirements for lower-potency hemp edibles that are imported into the state provided that those requirements provide consumers with information that is substantially similar to the information described in paragraph (a). new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Additional content of label; medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin In addition to the applicable requirements for labeling under subdivision 2 or 3, all medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products must include at least the following information on the label affixed to the packaging or container of the medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid product: new text end

new text begin (1) the patient's name and date of birth; new text end

new text begin (2) the name and date of birth of the patient's registered designated caregiver or, if listed on the registry verification, the name of the patient's parent, legal guardian, or spouse, if applicable; and new text end

new text begin (3) the patient's registry identification number. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Content of label; hemp-derived topical products. new text end

new text begin (a) All hemp-derived topical products sold to customers must have affixed to the packaging or container of the product a label that contains at least the following information: new text end

new text begin (1) the manufacturer name, location, phone number, and website; new text end

new text begin (2) the name and address of the independent, accredited laboratory used by the manufacturer to test the product; new text end

new text begin (3) the net weight or volume of the product in the package or container; new text end

new text begin (4) the type of topical product; new text end

new text begin (5) the amount or percentage of cannabidiol, cannabigerol, or any other cannabinoid, derivative, or extract of hemp, per serving and in total; new text end

new text begin (6) a list of ingredients; new text end

new text begin (7) a statement that the product does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and that the product has not been evaluated or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, unless the product has been so approved; and new text end

new text begin (8) any other statements or information required by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) The information required in paragraph (a), clauses (1), (2), and (5), may be provided through the use of a scannable barcode or matrix barcode that links to a page on a website maintained by the manufacturer or distributor if that page contains all of the information required by this subdivision. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Additional information. new text end

new text begin (a) A cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis retailer, medical cannabis retailer, or medical cannabis combination business must provide customers and patients with the following information: new text end

new text begin (1) factual information about impairment effects and the expected timing of impairment effects, side effects, adverse effects, and health risks of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (2) a statement that customers and patients must not operate a motor vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (3) resources customers and patients may consult to answer questions about cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products, and any side effects and adverse effects; new text end

new text begin (4) contact information for the poison control center and a safety hotline or website for customers to report and obtain advice about side effects and adverse effects of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products; new text end

new text begin (5) substance use disorder treatment options; and new text end

new text begin (6) any other information specified by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) A cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis retailer, or medical cannabis retailer may include the information described in paragraph (a) on the label affixed to the packaging or container of cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products by: new text end

new text begin (1) posting the information in the premises of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis retailer, medical cannabis retailer, or medical cannabis combination business; or new text end

new text begin (2) providing the information on a separate document or pamphlet provided to customers or patients when the customer purchases cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product. new text end

Sec. 65.

new text begin [342.64] ADVERTISEMENT. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Limitations applicable to all advertisements. new text end

new text begin Cannabis businesses, hemp businesses, and other persons shall not publish or cause to be published an advertisement for a cannabis business, a hemp business, cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product in a manner that: new text end

new text begin (1) contains false or misleading statements; new text end

new text begin (2) contains unverified claims about the health or therapeutic benefits or effects of consuming cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product; new text end

new text begin (3) promotes the overconsumption of cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product; new text end

new text begin (4) depicts a person under 21 years of age consuming cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product; or new text end

new text begin (5) includes an image designed or likely to appeal to individuals under 21 years of age, including cartoons, toys, animals, or children, or any other likeness to images, characters, or phrases that is designed to be appealing to individuals under 21 years of age or encourage consumption by individuals under 21 years of age; and new text end

new text begin (6) does not contain a warning as specified by the office regarding impairment and health risks. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Outdoor advertisements; cannabis business signs. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c), an outdoor advertisement of a cannabis business, a hemp business, cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product is prohibited. new text end

new text begin (b) Cannabis businesses and hemp businesses may erect up to two fixed outdoor signs on the exterior of the building or property of the cannabis business or hemp business. new text end

new text begin (c) The prohibition under paragraph (a) does not apply to an outdoor advertisement for a hemp business, or the goods or services the business offers, that is not related to the manufacture or sale of lower-potency hemp edibles and does not include an image, description, or any reference to the manufacture or sale of lower-potency hemp edibles. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Audience under 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin Except as provided in subdivision 2, a cannabis business, hemp business, or other person shall not publish or cause to be published an advertisement for a cannabis business, a hemp business, cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product in any print publication or on radio, television, or any other medium if 30 percent or more of the audience of that medium is reasonably expected to be individuals who are under 21 years of age, as determined by reliable, current audience composition data. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Certain unsolicited advertising. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business, hemp business, or another person shall not utilize unsolicited pop-up advertisements on the internet to advertise a cannabis business, a hemp business, cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Advertising using direct, individualized communication or dialogue. new text end

new text begin Before a cannabis business, hemp business, or another person may advertise a cannabis business, a hemp business, cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product through direct, individualized communication or dialogue controlled by the cannabis business, hemp business, or other person, the cannabis business, hemp business, or other person must use a method of age affirmation to verify that the recipient of the direct, individualized communication or dialogue is 21 years of age or older. For purposes of this subdivision, the method of age affirmation may include user confirmation, birth date disclosure, or another similar registration method. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Advertising using location-based devices. new text end

new text begin A cannabis business, hemp business, or another person shall not advertise a cannabis business, a hemp business, cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a hemp-derived consumer product with advertising directed toward location-based devices, including but not limited to cellular telephones, unless the owner of the device is 21 years of age or older. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Advertising restrictions for health care practitioners under the medical cannabis program. new text end

new text begin (a) A health care practitioner shall not publish or cause to be published an advertisement that: new text end

new text begin (1) contains false or misleading statements about the registry program; new text end

new text begin (2) uses colloquial terms to refer to medical cannabis flower or medical cannabinoid products, such as pot, weed, or grass; new text end

new text begin (3) states or implies that the health care practitioner is endorsed by the office, the Division of Medical Cannabis, or the registry program; new text end

new text begin (4) includes images of cannabis flower, hemp plant parts, or images of paraphernalia commonly used to smoke cannabis flower; new text end

new text begin (5) contains medical symbols that could reasonably be confused with symbols of established medical associations or groups; or new text end

new text begin (6) does not contain a warning as specified by the office regarding impairment and health risks. new text end

new text begin (b) A health care practitioner found by the office to have violated this subdivision is prohibited from certifying that patients have a qualifying medical condition for purposes of patient participation in the registry program. A decision by the office that a health care practitioner has violated this subdivision is a final decision and is not subject to the contested case procedures in chapter 14. new text end

Sec. 66.

new text begin [342.65] INDUSTRIAL HEMP. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this chapter shall limit the ability of a person licensed under chapter 18K to grow industrial hemp for commercial or research purposes, process industrial hemp for commercial purposes, sell hemp fiber products and hemp grain, manufacture hemp-derived topical products, or perform any other actions authorized by the commissioner of agriculture. For purposes of this section, "processing" has the meaning given in section 18K.02, subdivision 5, and does not include the process of creating artificially derived cannabinoids. new text end

Sec. 67.

new text begin [342.66] HEMP-DERIVED TOPICAL PRODUCTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Scope. new text end

new text begin This section applies to the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of hemp-derived topical products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin License; not required. new text end

new text begin No license is required to manufacture, market, distribute, or sell hemp-derived topical products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Approved cannabinoids. new text end

new text begin (a) Products manufactured, marketed, distributed, and sold under this section may contain cannabidiol or cannabigerol. Except as provided in paragraph (c), products may not contain any other cannabinoid unless approved by the office. new text end

new text begin (b) The office may approve any cannabinoid, other than any tetrahydrocannabinol, and authorize its use in manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sales under this section if the office determines that the cannabinoid is a nonintoxicating cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin (c) A product manufactured, marketed, distributed, and sold under this section may contain cannabinoids other than cannabidiol, cannabigerol, or any other cannabinoid approved by the office provided that the cannabinoids are naturally occurring in hemp plants or hemp plant parts and the total of all other cannabinoids present in a product does not exceed one milligram per package. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Approved products. new text end

new text begin Products sold to consumers under this section may only be manufactured, marketed, distributed, intended, or generally expected to be used by applying the product externally to a part of the body of a human or animal. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Labeling. new text end

new text begin Hemp-derived topical products must meet the labeling requirements in section 342.63, subdivision 5. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Prohibitions. new text end

new text begin (a) A product sold to consumers under this section must not be manufactured, marketed, distributed, or intended: new text end

new text begin (1) for external or internal use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or other animals; new text end

new text begin (2) to affect the structure or any function of the bodies of humans or other animals; new text end

new text begin (3) to be consumed by combustion or vaporization of the product and inhalation of smoke, aerosol, or vapor from the product; new text end

new text begin (4) to be consumed through chewing; or new text end

new text begin (5) to be consumed through injection or application to a mucous membrane or nonintact skin. new text end

new text begin (b) A product manufactured, marketed, distributed, or sold to consumers under this section must not: new text end

new text begin (1) consist, in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance; new text end

new text begin (2) have been produced, prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions where the product may have been rendered injurious to health, or where the product may have been contaminated with filth; new text end

new text begin (3) be packaged in a container that is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the contents injurious to health; new text end

new text begin (4) contain any additives or excipients that have been found by the United States Food and Drug Administration to be unsafe for human or animal consumption; new text end

new text begin (5) contain a cannabinoid or an amount or percentage of cannabinoids that is different than the information stated on the label; new text end

new text begin (6) contain a cannabinoid, other than cannabidiol, cannabigerol, or a cannabinoid approved by the office, in an amount that exceeds the standard established in subdivision 2, paragraph (c); or new text end

new text begin (7) contain any contaminants for which testing is required by the office in amounts that exceed the acceptable minimum standards established by the office. new text end

new text begin (c) No product containing any cannabinoid may be sold to any individual who is under 21 years of age. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Enforcement. new text end

new text begin The office may enforce this section under the relevant provisions of section 342.19, including but not limited to issuing administrative orders, embargoing products, and imposing civil penalties. new text end

Sec. 68.

new text begin [342.67] LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO CANNABIS BUSINESSES AND HEMP BUSINESSES. new text end

new text begin An attorney must not be subject to disciplinary action by the Minnesota Supreme Court or professional responsibility board for providing legal assistance to prospective or licensed cannabis businesses or hemp businesses, or others for activities that do not violate this chapter or chapter 152. new text end

Sec. 69.

new text begin [342.70] CANNABIS INDUSTRY COMMUNITY RENEWAL GRANTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Office of Cannabis Management shall establish CanRenew, a program to award grants to eligible organizations for investments in communities where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end

new text begin (b) "Community investment" means a project or program designed to improve community-wide outcomes or experiences and may include efforts targeting economic development, improving social determinants of health, violence prevention, youth development, or civil legal aid, among others. new text end

new text begin (c) "Eligible community" means a community where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. new text end

new text begin (d) "Eligible organization" means any organization able to make an investment in a community where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants and may include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, private businesses, community groups, units of local government, or partnerships between different types of organizations. new text end

new text begin (e) "Program" means the CanRenew grant program. new text end

new text begin (f) "Social equity applicant" means a person who meets the qualification requirements in section 342.17. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Grants to organizations. new text end

new text begin (a) The Division of Social Equity must award grants to eligible organizations through a competitive grant process. new text end

new text begin (b) To receive grant money, an eligible organization must submit a written application to the office, using a form developed by the office, explaining the community investment the organization wants to make in an eligible community. new text end

new text begin (c) An eligible organization's grant application must also include: new text end

new text begin (1) an analysis of the community's need for the proposed investment; new text end

new text begin (2) a description of the positive impact that the proposed investment is expected to generate for that community; new text end

new text begin (3) any evidence of the organization's ability to successfully achieve that positive impact; new text end

new text begin (4) any evidence of the organization's past success in making similar community investments; new text end

new text begin (5) an estimate of the cost of the proposed investment; new text end

new text begin (6) the sources and amounts of any nonstate funds or in-kind contributions that will supplement grant money; and new text end

new text begin (7) any additional information requested by the office. new text end

new text begin (d) In awarding grants under this subdivision, the office shall give weight to applications from organizations that demonstrate a history of successful community investments, particularly in geographic areas that are now eligible communities. The office shall also give weight to applications where there is demonstrated community support for the proposed investment. The office shall fund investments in eligible communities throughout the state. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Program outreach. new text end

new text begin The office shall make extensive efforts to publicize these grants, including through partnerships with community organizations, particularly those located in eligible communities. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Reports to the legislature. new text end

new text begin By January 15, 2024, and each January 15 thereafter, the office must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over community development that details awards given through the CanRenew program and the use of grant money, including any measures of successful community impact from the grants. new text end

Sec. 70.

new text begin [342.72] SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT, RECOVERY, AND PREVENTION GRANTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Account established; appropriation. new text end

new text begin A substance use treatment, recovery, and prevention grant account is created in the special revenue fund. Money in the account, including interest earned, is appropriated to the office for the purposes specified in this section. Of the amount transferred from the general fund to the account, the office may use up to five percent for administrative expenses. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Acceptance of gifts and grants. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding sections 16A.013 to 16A.016, the office may accept money contributed by individuals and may apply for grants from charitable foundations to be used for the purposes identified in this section. The money accepted under this section must be deposited in the substance use treatment, recovery, and prevention grant account created under subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Disposition of money; grants. new text end

new text begin (a) Money in the substance use treatment, recovery, and prevention grant account must be distributed as follows: new text end

new text begin (1) at least 75 percent of the money is for grants for substance use disorder and mental health recovery and prevention programs. Funds must be used for recovery and prevention activities and supplies that assist individuals and families to initiate, stabilize, and maintain long-term recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Recovery and prevention activities may include prevention education, school-linked behavioral health, school-based peer programs, peer supports, self-care and wellness, culturally specific healing, community public awareness, mutual aid networks, telephone recovery checkups, mental health warmlines, harm reduction, recovery community organization development, first episode psychosis programs, and recovery housing; and new text end

new text begin (2) up to 25 percent of the money is for substance use disorder treatment programs as defined in chapter 245G and may be used to implement, strengthen, or expand supportive services and activities that are not covered by medical assistance under chapter 256B, MinnesotaCare under chapter 256L, or the behavioral health fund under chapter 254B. Services and activities may include adoption or expansion of evidence-based practices; competency-based training; continuing education; culturally specific and culturally responsive services; sober recreational activities; developing referral relationships; family preservation and healing; and start-up or capacity funding for programs that specialize in adolescent, culturally specific, culturally responsive, disability-specific, co-occurring disorder, or family treatment services. new text end

new text begin (b) The office shall consult with the Governor's Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction; the commissioner of human services; and the commissioner of health to develop an appropriate application process, establish grant requirements, determine what organizations are eligible to receive grants, and establish reporting requirements for grant recipients. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Reports to the legislature. new text end

new text begin By January 15, 2024, and each January 15 thereafter, the office must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over health and human services policy and finance that details grants awarded from the substance use treatment, recovery, and prevention grant account, including the total amount awarded, total number of recipients, and geographic distribution of those recipients. new text end

Sec. 71.

new text begin [342.73] CANNABIS GROWER GRANTS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The office, in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, shall establish CanGrow, a program to award grants to (1) eligible organizations to help farmers navigate the regulatory structure of the legal cannabis industry, and (2) nonprofit corporations to fund loans to farmers for expansion into the legal cannabis industry. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end

new text begin (b) "Eligible organization" means any organization capable of helping farmers navigate the regulatory structure of the legal cannabis industry, particularly individuals facing barriers to education or employment, and may include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, private businesses, community groups, units of local government, or partnerships between different types of organizations. new text end

new text begin (c) "Industry" means the legal cannabis industry in the state of Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (d) "Program" means the CanGrow grant program. new text end

new text begin (e) "Social equity applicant" means a person who meets the qualification requirements in section 342.17. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Technical assistance grants. new text end

new text begin (a) Grant money awarded to eligible organizations may be used for both developing technical assistance resources relevant to the regulatory structure of the legal cannabis industry and for providing such technical assistance or navigation services to farmers. new text end

new text begin (b) The office must award grants to eligible organizations through a competitive grant process. new text end

new text begin (c) To receive grant money, an eligible organization must submit a written application to the office, using a form developed by the office, explaining the organization's ability to assist farmers in navigating the regulatory structure of the legal cannabis industry, particularly farmers facing barriers to education or employment. new text end

new text begin (d) An eligible organization's grant application must also include: new text end

new text begin (1) a description of the proposed technical assistance or navigation services, including the types of farmers targeted for assistance; new text end

new text begin (2) any evidence of the organization's past success in providing technical assistance or navigation services to farmers, particularly farmers who live in areas where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants; new text end

new text begin (3) an estimate of the cost of providing the technical assistance; new text end

new text begin (4) the sources and amounts of any nonstate funds or in-kind contributions that will supplement grant money, including any amounts that farmers will be charged to receive assistance; and new text end

new text begin (5) any additional information requested by the office. new text end

new text begin (e) In awarding grants under this subdivision, the office shall give weight to applications from organizations that demonstrate a history of successful technical assistance or navigation services, particularly for farmers facing barriers to education or employment. The office shall also give weight to applications where the proposed technical assistance will serve areas where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. The office shall fund technical assistance to farmers throughout the state. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Loan financing grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The CanGrow revolving loan account is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account, including interest, is appropriated to the commissioner to make loan financing grants under the CanGrow program. new text end

new text begin (b) The office must award grants to nonprofit corporations through a competitive grant process. new text end

new text begin (c) To receive grant money, a nonprofit corporation must submit a written application to the office using a form developed by the office. new text end

new text begin (d) In awarding grants under this subdivision, the office shall give weight to whether the nonprofit corporation: new text end

new text begin (1) has a board of directors that includes individuals experienced in agricultural business development; new text end

new text begin (2) has the technical skills to analyze projects; new text end

new text begin (3) is familiar with other available public and private funding sources and economic development programs; new text end

new text begin (4) can initiate and implement economic development projects; new text end

new text begin (5) can establish and administer a revolving loan account; and new text end

new text begin (6) has established relationships with communities where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. new text end

new text begin The office shall make grants that will help farmers enter the legal cannabis industry throughout the state. new text end

new text begin (e) A nonprofit corporation that receives grants under the program must: new text end

new text begin (1) establish an office-certified revolving loan account for the purpose of making eligible loans; and new text end

new text begin (2) enter into an agreement with the office that the office shall fund loans that the nonprofit corporation makes to farmers entering the legal cannabis industry. The office shall review existing agreements with nonprofit corporations every five years and may renew or terminate an agreement based on that review. In making this review, the office shall consider, among other criteria, the criteria in paragraph (d). new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Loans to farmers. new text end

new text begin (a) The criteria in this subdivision apply to loans made by nonprofit corporations under the program. new text end

new text begin (b) A loan must be used to support a farmer in entering the legal cannabis industry. Priority must be given to loans to businesses owned by farmers who are eligible to be social equity applicants and businesses located in communities where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. new text end

new text begin (c) Loans must be made to businesses that are not likely to undertake the project for which loans are sought without assistance from the program. new text end

new text begin (d) The minimum state contribution to a loan is $2,500 and the maximum is either: new text end

new text begin (1) $50,000; or new text end

new text begin (2) $150,000, if state contributions are matched by an equal or greater amount of new private investment. new text end

new text begin (e) Loan applications given preliminary approval by the nonprofit corporation must be forwarded to the office for approval. The office must give final approval for each loan made by the nonprofit corporation under the program. new text end

new text begin (f) If the borrower has met lender criteria, including being current with all payments for a minimum of three years, the office may approve either full or partial forgiveness of interest or principal amounts. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Revolving loan account administration. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall establish a minimum interest rate for loans or guarantees to ensure that necessary loan administration costs are covered. The interest rate charged by a nonprofit corporation for a loan under this section must not exceed the Wall Street Journal prime rate. For a loan under this section, the nonprofit corporation may charge a loan origination fee equal to or less than one percent of the loan value. The nonprofit corporation may retain the amount of the origination fee. new text end

new text begin (b) Loan repayment of principal must be paid to the office for deposit in the CanGrow revolving loan account. Loan interest payments must be deposited in a revolving loan account created by the nonprofit corporation originating the loan being repaid for further distribution or use, consistent with the criteria of this section. new text end

new text begin (c) Administrative expenses of the nonprofit corporations with whom the office enters into agreements, including expenses incurred by a nonprofit corporation in providing financial, technical, managerial, and marketing assistance to a business receiving a loan under this section, are eligible program expenses that the office may agree to pay under the grant agreement. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Program outreach. new text end

new text begin The office shall make extensive efforts to publicize these grants, including through partnerships with community organizations, particularly those located in areas where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Reporting requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) A nonprofit corporation that receives a grant under subdivision 4 shall: new text end

new text begin (1) submit an annual report to the office by January 15 of each year that the nonprofit corporation participates in the program that includes a description of agricultural businesses supported by the grant program, an account of loans made during the calendar year, the program's impact on farmers' ability to expand into the legal cannabis industry, the source and amount of money collected and distributed by the program, the program's assets and liabilities, and an explanation of administrative expenses; and new text end

new text begin (2) provide for an independent annual audit to be performed in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and auditing standards and submit a copy of each annual audit report to the office. new text end

new text begin (b) By February 15, 2024, and each February 15 thereafter, the office must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over agriculture that details awards given through the CanGrow program and the use of grant money, including any measures of success toward helping farmers enter the legal cannabis industry. The report must include geographic information regarding the issuance of grants and loans under this section, the repayment rate of loans issued under subdivision 5, and a summary of the amount of loans forgiven. new text end

Sec. 72.

new text begin [342.80] LAWFUL ACTIVITIES. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the cultivation, manufacturing, possessing, and selling of cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products by a licensed cannabis business or hemp business in conformity with the rights granted by a cannabis business license or hemp business license is lawful and may not be the grounds for the seizure or forfeiture of property, arrest or prosecution, or search or inspections except as provided by this chapter. new text end

new text begin (b) A person acting as an agent of a cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis retailer, or lower-potency hemp edible retailer who sells or otherwise transfers cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products to a person under 21 years of age is not subject to arrest, prosecution, or forfeiture of property if the person complied with section 342.27, subdivision 4, and any rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter. new text end

Sec. 73.

new text begin [342.81] CIVIL ACTIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Right of action. new text end

new text begin A spouse, child, parent, guardian, employer, or other person injured in person, property, or means of support or who incurs other pecuniary loss by an intoxicated person or by the intoxication of another person, has a right of action in the person's own name for all damages sustained against a person who caused the intoxication of that person by illegally selling cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products, or selling edible cannabinoid products as defined in section 151.72, subdivision 1, paragraph (f), for on-site consumption. All damages recovered by a minor under this section must be paid either to the minor or to the minor's parent, guardian, or next friend as the court directs. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Actions. new text end

new text begin All suits for damages under this section must be by civil action in a court of this state having jurisdiction. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Comparative negligence. new text end

new text begin Actions under this section are governed by section 604.01. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Defense. new text end

new text begin It is a defense for the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant reasonably and in good faith relied upon representations of proof of age in selling, bartering, furnishing, or giving the cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or edible cannabinoid products. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Common law claims. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this chapter precludes common law tort claims against any person 21 years old or older who knowingly provides or furnishes cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or edible cannabinoid products to a person under the age of 21 years. new text end

Sec. 74.

new text begin [342.82] NUISANCE; ACTION. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Nuisance. new text end

new text begin Any use of adult-use cannabis flower which is injurious to health, indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property is a nuisance. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Actions; landlord; association. new text end

new text begin (a) A person who is injuriously affected or whose personal enjoyment is lessened by a nuisance under subdivision 1 may bring an action for injunctive relief and the greater of the person's actual damages or a civil penalty of $250. new text end

new text begin (b) If a landlord, as defined in section 504B.001, subdivision 7, or an association, as defined in section 515B.1-103, clause (4), fails to enforce the terms of a lease, governing document, or policy related to the use of adult-use cannabis flower on the premises or property, a person who is injuriously affected or whose personal enjoyment is lessened by a nuisance under subdivision 1 as a result of the failure to enforce the terms may bring an action against the landlord or association seeking injunctive relief and the greater of the person's actual damages or a civil penalty of $500. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to causes of actions accruing on or after that date. new text end

Sec. 75.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Except as otherwise provided, each section of this article is effective July 1, 2023. new text end

Office of the Revisor of Statutes

Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session

Resources

Chapter 63

CHAPTER 63--H.F.No. 100

ARTICLE 1

REGULATION OF ADULT-USE CANNABIS

Section 1.

new text begin [342.01] DEFINITIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Terms. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Adult-use cannabis concentrate. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Adult-use cannabis flower. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Adult-use cannabis product. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Advertisement. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Artificially derived cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Batch. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Batch number. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Bona fide labor organization. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid extraction. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid product. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Cannabinoid profile. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Cannabis business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Cannabis concentrate. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Cannabis flower. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Cannabis industry. new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Cannabis paraphernalia. new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Cannabis plant. new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin Cannabis product. new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end

new text begin Cannabis prohibition. new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Cannabis seed. new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin Cannabis worker. new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end

new text begin Child-resistant. new text end

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end

new text begin Cooperative. new text end

new text begin Subd. 26. new text end

new text begin Council. new text end

new text begin Subd. 27. new text end

new text begin Cultivation. new text end

new text begin Subd. 28. new text end

new text begin Division of Medical Cannabis. new text end

new text begin Subd. 29. new text end

new text begin Division of Social Equity new text end

new text begin Subd. 30. new text end

new text begin Drug. new text end

new text begin Subd. 31. new text end

new text begin Edible cannabis product. new text end

new text begin Subd. 32. new text end

new text begin Health care practitioner. new text end

new text begin Subd. 33. new text end

new text begin Health record. new text end

new text begin Subd. 34. new text end

new text begin Hemp business. new text end

new text begin Subd. 35. new text end

new text begin Hemp concentrate. new text end

new text begin Subd. 36. new text end