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Nationās marijuana industry high on Trump promise to lift federal cannabis restrictions
But Minnesotaās nascent marijuana industry is wary of federal legalization.
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Amid Minnesota’s rejected cannabis apps, Missouri social equity program offers warning signs for predatory practices
Missouri state regulators have either revoked or threatened to revoke more than three dozen licenses, many of which were connected to groups or individuals who flooded the lottery by recruiting people to submit applications.
Two-thirds of Minnesota social equity cannabis license applicants denied for inadequate documentation, some shenanigans
The Office of Cannabis Management says the first license lottery is expected the week of Dec. 2.
Alleged backdoor backpack hiding of illegal cannabis leads Minnesota agency to sue hemp retailer Zaza Lake Street
The inspections and violations involve the alleged sale of not-yet-legal cannabis products.Ā
North Dakotans will have to get marijuana in Minnesota, other states after ballot measure defeated
North Dakota voters also rejected a measure that would ban most local property taxes.
Florida voters reject a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana
It failed to obtain the required 60% threshold at a time when the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is making moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Slow going on cannabis licensing in Minnesota
Potential social equity licensees are still waiting for a lottery that’ll come later than expected.
Buy a T-shirt and get a free bag of marijuana? Nope, say Minnesota regulators
The Office of Cannabis Management has destroyed nearly 190 pounds of illegal marijuana flower from 116 locations with an estimated retail value of nearly $564,000.
Judge: Home growersā cannabis plants may be mature, but lawsuit not āripeā
Medical users wanted to be able to sell excess cannabis, but a judge says they canāt sue yet.
Hundreds of veterans and those with prior convictions awarded social equity status under Minnesota cannabis program
Most who have applied for licenses hope to start retail, microbusiness and mezzobusiness enterprises.
Expungement is greatā¦ until you need to prove a conviction to get into the cannabis business
With cannabis convictions wiped, Minnesotaās would-be social equity applicants canāt prove their status. Lawmakers are taking note.
Tired of smelling pot in your apartment building? Minnesota law has your back, unless your neighbor is medically exempt
A year after marijuana possession and use became legal in Minnesota, updated law bans smoking or vaping cannabis in multifamily housing for all but medical users as of July 1.
Recreational cannabis license application period finally opens in Minnesota 14 months after legalization
Some of the first applications for social equity businesses include permission to grow cannabis plants as soon as this fall, though retail sales arenāt expected until spring.
State attorney general asks judge to dismiss lawsuit brought by cannabis home-growers
Constitutional challenge to stateās licensing requirement for cannabis sales is expected to reach Minnesotaās high court.
Minnesota raises $10 million in first year from hemp-derived THC sales, but isnāt the industry bigger than that?
With nearly 3,900 businesses registered to sell the products, some observers think tax revenues should be higher.
Prairie Island dispensary will offer early test for recreational cannabis sales closer to the Twin Cities
Island Peži, which officially launches Saturday, is about 40 minutes from St. Paul versus the hours-long drive from the Twin Cities to White Earth, Red Lake and Leech Lake.
