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Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Set Date for Adult-Use License Lotteries

The lotteries are for social equity and general applicants for three of the state’s limited license types.

Delaware’s FBI Mix-Up, Minnesota’s Lottery, DEA’s Inaction Lead CBT’s Top Stories in April

Delaware and Minnesota’s adult-use delays and the DEA's dragging its feet were the most-read articles in Cannabis Business Times this month.

Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Broke Law When Canceling Social Equity Lottery, Judge Rules

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management abandoned its preapproval lottery for social equity licenses amid a stay order late last year.

Island Peži Unveils Cannabis Cultivation Site in Minnesota

The Prairie Island Indian Community’s cannabis venture in Minnesota is opening a 13-acre campus to produce more than 10,000 pounds annually.

Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Regulator Resigns; Adult-Use Sales Launch Date Still Unknown

Charlene Briner, the Office of Cannabis Management’s interim director, is stepping down as adult-use regulations remain unfinalized.

Bat Poop Fatalities, Farm Bill Extension Lead CBT’s Top Stories in December

Illinois legislation to regulate hemp products, the DEA’s subpoena blunder and Minnesota’s unknown launch were among the most-read articles this month.

Minnesota’s Top Cannabis Magnate Won’t Entertain Adult-Use Sales Launch Date

Office of Cannabis Management head Charlene Briner said the state’s regulators are ‘not going to anticipate’ a specific date for dispensary sales to commence.

Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Kill License Preapproval Process for Social Equity Applicants

A lottery for social equity and other applicants is tentatively scheduled for May or June, pushing a potential adult-use sales launch to late 2025.

Kamala Harris Picks Pro-Cannabis Minnesota Governor as Running Mate

Gov. Tim Walz has a long track record of supporting cannabis reform, including during his 12 years as a U.S. House member.

Minnesota to Open Social Equity Cannabis Business License Preapproval Window on July 24

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will open the cannabis business license preapproval window on July 24 for applicants who have been verified that they meet social equity eligibility requirements. This is the next step applicants need to take to be considered in the launch of Minnesota’s new cannabis industry.

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Minnesota to Crack Down on Sale of Cannabis Flower Labeled as Hemp

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management will begin raw flower inspections immediately, and retailers could face fines up to $1 million and lose ability to obtain a cannabis license.

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