The Governor of Minnesota signed twin bills, H.F. 100 and S.F 73, into law in May 2023. The bills will legalize and regulate the adult-use marijuana market. A newly formed Office of Cannabis Management will be tasked to regulate and license cannabis businesses.
The new adult-use bill referenced above also creates three new license types for medical marijuana businesses including medical cannabis cultivators, medical cannabis processors, and medical cannabis retailers.
Marijuana Program Timeline
- 2014 – Minnesota legalized medical cannabis
- 2015 – First Minnesota cannabis businesses opened and medical cannabis sales began
- May 2023 – Minnesota legalizes adults use cannabis
- January 2024 – Legalization legislation goes into effect
- By July 2025 – Committee must develop and adopt adult use rulemaking for program
