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SF1820 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Inhaled cannabis product added flavor approval prohibition provision

Related bill: HF1844

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.06, subdivision 1, to prohibit the approval of added flavors in inhaled cannabis products. It establishes regulations for approving cannabis products, including cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products.

Key provisions of the bill include: - Prohibiting the approval of cannabis products that resemble lollipops, ice cream, or products marketed primarily toward children. - Banning products that imitate real or fictional people, animals, or fruit shapes. - Restricting products that mimic meat, poultry, or dairy products. - Prohibiting synthetic cannabinoids and products made by applying cannabinoids to finished food products. - Preventing the approval of edible cannabis products containing non-FDA-approved ingredients. - Banning inhaled cannabis products with added flavors such as fruit, mint, menthol, vanilla, chocolate, spice, or other common food flavors. - Prohibiting images or language suggesting a flavor other than that of cannabis.

The bill aims to regulate cannabis product formulations and packaging to ensure consumer safety and prevent appeal to children.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Prohibition on approval of cannabis products that appear to be lollipops or ice cream.",
        "Prohibition on approval of products with added flavors for inhaled products."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the approval process for cannabis products under section 342.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies terms related to product categories and approval criteria."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.06",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section defines terms related to meat food products.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "31A.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 10"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section defines terms related to dairy products.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "32D.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
  }
]

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