AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota's cannabis regulations, specifically regarding the limits and packaging requirements of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in edible cannabinoid products and lower-potency hemp edibles, with a focus on those intended to be consumed as beverages.
Key Provisions:
Packaging and Labeling Regulations:
- Edible cannabinoid products cannot have packaging or designs that appeal to children or resemble commercial food products.
- Packaging must be child-resistant, tamper-evident, and opaque, except for beverages.
- Labels must include serving size, cannabinoid profile, ingredient list (including allergens), and a warning: “Keep this product out of reach of children.”
THC Limits:
- Standard edible cannabinoid products:
- Maximum of 5 mg of THC per serving.
- Maximum of 50 mg of THC per package.
- Beverages:
- Maximum of 10 mg of THC per serving container.
- Maximum of 2 servings per container.
- Standard edible cannabinoid products:
Ingredient Restrictions:
- Edibles can contain Delta-8 or Delta-9 THC derived from hemp but cannot contain artificial cannabinoids (such as THCP, THCO, or HHC) unless specifically authorized.
- No synthetic cannabinoids are allowed.
Sales and Display Requirements:
- Edible cannabinoid products must be stored behind the checkout counter or in locked cases.
- Beverages are excluded from this requirement.
Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles Adjustments:
- Products must contain:
- No more than 5 mg of Delta-9 THC per serving.
- No more than 10 mg of Delta-9 THC per single-serving beverage.
- Lower-potency hemp edibles must indicate serving sizes through scoring, wrapping, or markings.
- When packaged with multiple servings, total THC content must not exceed 50 mg per package.
- Products must contain:
Purpose:
The bill aims to enhance consumer safety, prevent marketing to children, standardize potency limits, and regulate packaging and labeling more strictly, especially for cannabis-infused beverages.
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Senate file first reading, referred for comparison | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Senate file first reading, referred for comparison | |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bills not identical, SF substituted on General Register | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bills not identical, SF substituted on General Register | |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended |
Citations
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