SF2372

SF2372 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Medical cannabis and cannabis provisions modification

Related bill: HF1877

AI Generated Summary

The bill proposes a series of amendments to Minnesota's existing medical cannabis and cannabis-related laws. The key aspects of the bill include:

Transfer of Regulatory Authority: The responsibility for managing the state's medical cannabis program is transferred from the Minnesota Department of Health to the Office of Cannabis Management.
Expansion of Medical Cannabis: The bill modernizes definitions and policies regarding medical cannabis providers, patients, and caregivers. It allows more flexibility in delivery methods for medical cannabis products.
Regulation of Cannabis Businesses: It updates regulations for cannabis manufacturers, cultivators, wholesalers, and retailers, including provisions on licensing, compliance, security measures, and employee background checks.
Labor Protections: The bill refines definitions regarding labor peace agreements and bona fide labor organizations, ensuring protections for cannabis industry workers.
Product Testing and Labeling: It strengthens requirements for testing and labeling of cannabis and hemp-derived products, ensuring consumer safety and compliance with state laws.
Data Privacy and Criminal Protections: The bill reinforces privacy protections for medical cannabis patients and specifies legal protections for registered patients, caregivers, and cannabis businesses.
Penalties for Violations: The bill prescribes penalties, including fines and possible revocation of licenses, for businesses that violate regulations, such as illegal distribution or false reporting.
Clarification of Local and State Licensing Roles: The bill clarifies local government roles in licensing and compliance checks for cannabis businesses.
Repeals Certain Definitions and Provisions: It removes outdated definitions, such as the "commissioner of health" in relation to medical cannabis, and adjusts terminology to align with the Office of Cannabis Management's expanded role.

Overall, the bill aims to refine and expand Minnesota’s cannabis regulatory framework, improve access to medical cannabis, and ensure stronger oversight of the adult-use cannabis industry.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Commerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

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      "added": [
        "Clarifies the role of registry numbers assigned by a commissioner."
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      "summary": "This section defines 'Patient registry number' in the context of medical cannabis.",
      "modified": [
        "Replaces 'commissioner of health' with 'commissioner office' for consistency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "152.22",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 10"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The inclusion of registry verification details in identification processes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section defines 'Registry verification' for patients.",
      "modified": [
        "Replaces 'commissioner of health' with 'commissioner office' for consistency."
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    "citation": "152.22",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 13"
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Measures for enhanced patient and caregiver notification processes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Office responsibilities concerning the patient registry program are detailed.",
      "modified": [
        "Procedures for ensuring compliance and providing certifications."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "152.27",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Defines specific fines for diversion violations."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Outlines penalties for intentional diversion of medical cannabis outside of Minnesota.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies procedures for levying fines against manufacturers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "152.33",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1a"
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "Defines a 'Bona fide labor organization' in the context of cannabis workers.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands the definition to include representation of cannabis workers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
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