Minnesota
Proposed cannabis regulations bring Minnesota one step closer to dispensaries
The rules still need approval before the state can start granting licenses.
Minnesota’s marijuana market took a small but crucial step toward next year’s launch Wednesday as the state released a first draft of regulations.
The Office of Cannabis Management’s proposed rules include potency limits and other technical requirements for growers, retailers and processors the state law didn’t cover.
While some social equity applicants are beginning their process and dispensaries have opened on several Native American reservations, the rulemaking process needs to finish before the full application process can kick off, which should happen early next year. Minnesota legalized marijuana possession one year ago Thursday.
Among the notable proposals:
The public can comment through Aug. 30. A final draft of the rules should come by the end of the year, which opens another chance for comments. [Read More at The Minneapolis Star Tribune]
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