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MN HF773

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Heather Edelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

HF 773 Summary

  • Establishes comprehensive state regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including edible products, concentrated cannabinoids, and artificially derived cannabinoids (such as delta-8 and delta-9 THC).

  • Requires licensing of manufacturers and distributors of edible cannabinoid products by the health commissioner, with local units of government issuing retailer licenses under state guidelines; all licensees must be at least 21 years old and pass background checks.

  • Mandates product testing by independent laboratories for contaminants and cannabinoid content, with strict limits including maximum 0.3% total THC by weight for all products and 5 mg per serving for edibles (50 mg per package).

  • Imposes a 2.5% gross receipts tax on edible cannabinoid product sales effective January 1, 2024, while prohibiting local taxes on these products; establishes criminal penalties including gross misdemeanor charges for unauthorized distribution or selling to minors.

  • Permits exclusive liquor stores to sell edible cannabinoid products and allows employers to not discriminate against employees for lawful off-duty consumption of edible cannabinoid products.

Legislative Description

Regulation of concentration and conversion of cannabinoids derived from hemp provided, regulation of cannabinoid transportation and testing provided, licensing of manufacturers and distributors provided, cannabis product regulations provided, enforcement of regulations provided, licensing guidelines established, gross receipts tax established, criminal penalties established, exclusive liquor stores authorized to sell products, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Authors added Curran; Tabke

1/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy1/25/2023

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