HF1634 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Municipalities that establish, own, or operate a municipal cannabis store authorized to also hold a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license.

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This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes to allow municipalities (cities or counties) that establish, own, or operate a municipal cannabis store to also hold a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license.

Key Provisions:

  1. Multiple Licenses and Restrictions:

    • Generally, a cannabis retailer license holder may also hold a cannabis delivery service and a cannabis event organizer license.
    • Except for specific allowances, cannabis retailer license holders cannot operate other cannabis or hemp businesses.
    • Restrictions on license ownership include:
      • A limit of one cannabis retail business in a city.
      • A limit of three retail businesses in one county.
      • The state office may impose additional limits through regulations.
  2. Municipal Cannabis Stores:

    • Cities and counties can establish, own, and operate municipal cannabis stores.
    • This bill specifically allows such municipal cannabis stores to also obtain a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license, an exception to existing restrictions.

Overall, the bill aims to provide municipalities more flexibility in operating both municipal cannabis stores and lower-potency hemp edible businesses while maintaining regulatory control over private-sector cannabis businesses.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 27, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
March 03, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Progress through the legislative process

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