HF 2714 Summary

• Constitutional Amendment: Proposes amending Minnesota Constitution to allow persons 21+ to possess up to 12 cannabis plants (6 mature), transfer cannabis without payment, and consume cannabis; requires legislature to license and regulate commercial cannabis sales.

• Bureau of Cannabis Oversight: Creates new bureau under governor-appointed commissioner to license and regulate cannabis establishments (producers, processors, retailers, testing facilities) with authority to suspend, fine, or revoke licenses for violations.

• Personal Possession and Use: Legalizes possession of up to 12 cannabis plants (6 mature), one ounce transfers without payment, and consumption for adults 21+; prohibits public consumption and possession by minors with penalties up to misdemeanor level.

• Taxation: Imposes 15% gross revenues tax on cannabis processors and 12% sales tax on retail cannabis sales; creates Cannabis Fund for mental health services (40%), education (40%), and public health programs (20%).

• Controlled Substance Updates: Removes marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols from Schedule I drug list and adjusts criminal penalties for large-scale unlicensed cannabis sales and possession; effective January 1, 2019, if constitutional amendment is adopted by voters.