Among a suite of changes to the state’s hemp industry, up to 5 mg of hemp-derived THC will be allowed in food and beverages. The Minnesota Legislature passed a sweeping set of hemp industry reforms Sunday night that will allow, among other things, small amounts of hemp-derived THC to... Read more
Minnesota lawmakers rejected an effort to bring a marijuana legalization bill to the Senate floor for consideration on Wednesday. The procedural vote ended with a 31-33 tally, with 41 needed to pass the motion. It failed to move forward by 10 votes. Out of the 33 votes, 31 were Republican, with... Read more
Sales of medicinal cannabis flower began in Minnesota on Monday, giving the state’s medical marijuana patients a new and more affordable option to access their medicine of choice. The Minnesota Department of Health announced in February that cannabis flower would be added to the state’s medical marijuana program, which... Read more
Medical cannabis patients in Minnesota will see smokable cannabis flower in licensed retailers beginning next month, according to an announcement from state regulators. The Minnesota Department of Health said in a statement on Tuesday that the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries will be able to offer dried cannabis flower on... Read more
Ryan Allway February 1st, 2022 Proposed acquisition expected to further national geographic expansion by adding New York and New Mexico markets ahead of both states’ transition to adult-use; securing one of two vertically-integrated licenses in Minnesota; and increasing operational footprint in Arizona and Maryland Upon consummation of the acquisition,... Read more
Several businesses, trade groups and social organizations announced the formation of a coalition on Monday opposing legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota as the measure’s supporters signal another push for the issue ahead of the start of the legislative session next week. The proposal passed in the Democratic-controlled House last... Read more
Green Thumb Enters Minnesota through Acquisition of LeafLine Industries Acquisition of one of only two vertical licenses in Minnesota, including an operating cultivation facility and five open retail locations Expands production capacity and scales distribution capabilities while broadening access to medical cannabis products for Minnesota patients Increases national presence... Read more
Ryan Allway December 30th, 2021 Acquisition of one of only two vertical licenses in Minnesota, including an operating cultivation facility and five open retail locations Expands production capacity and scales distribution capabilities while broadening access to medical cannabis products for Minnesota patients Increases national presence to 15 states; 73... Read more
Regulators with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced on Wednesday that cannabis edibles would be available in the state beginning next year, giving medical cannabis patients a new alternative to access their medicine of choice. The agency declined, however, to add anxiety disorder as a qualifying condition for... Read more
Marijuana edibles will be granted as an allowable medication under Minnesota’s medical marijuana program beginning in August, the state Department of Health announced on Wednesday. Health officials said gummies and chews would be granted as viable forms of medical cannabis, along with pills, vapor oil, liquids, topicals, powdered mixtures,... Read more