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MN HF1254
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nolan West
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AI Summary
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Designates tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) as a nonintoxicating cannabinoid and increases potency limits for lower-potency hemp edibles from 25mg to 50mg per serving for CBD, CBG, and THCV, with package limits rising from 250mg to 500mg
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Reduces the social equity applicant ownership requirement from 65% to 51% controlling ownership of a business entity for qualifying individuals (those with prior cannabis convictions, veterans, residents of disproportionately impacted areas, or small farmers)
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Establishes minimum manufacturing limits for cannabis microbusinesses at 20,000 pounds annually and mezzobusinesses at 60,000 pounds annually, preventing the Office of Cannabis Management from setting limits below these thresholds
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Allows lower-potency hemp edible manufacturers and unlicensed persons to manufacture hemp-derived cannabinoid products for sale in other states, provided products are physically separated during production and packaging clearly states "not for sale in Minnesota"
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Sets a floor of 90% potency for cannabis concentrate products intended for inhalation, preventing the Office of Cannabis Management from imposing lower limits on vaporizable concentrates
Legislative Description
Manufacture of certain products for sale outside of Minnesota provided, tetrahydrocannabivarin designated as a nonintoxicating cannabinoid, potency limits modified, social equity ownership requirements lowered to 51 percent, manufacturing limits established, and cannabis cultivator license authorizations clarified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
2/20/2025