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.