AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1615) seeks to modify the regulations on delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels in edible cannabinoid products and lower-potency hemp edibles, particularly those intended for consumption as beverages. The key provisions include:
Edible Cannabinoid Product Requirements:
- Prohibits marketing and packaging that appeals to children, resembles existing food products, or is misleading.
- Requires child-resistant, tamper-evident, and opaque packaging (except for beverages).
- Mandates clear labeling of serving size, cannabinoid content, ingredients (including allergens), and a warning to keep the product away from children.
- Limits THC content to:
- 5 mg per serving and 50 mg per package, except for beverages.
- Beverages can contain up to 10 mg per serving and up to 2 servings per container.
Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles:
- Defines a lower-potency hemp edible as a product containing hemp-derived cannabinoids meant for human consumption.
- Establishes THC and cannabinoid limits similar to edible cannabinoid products:
- Non-beverage products: 5 mg of delta-9 THC per serving.
- Beverage products: 10 mg of delta-9 THC per serving container.
- Total package limits: 50 mg delta-9 THC, 250 mg cannabidiol (CBD), and 250 mg cannabigerol (CBG).
- Prohibits the inclusion of synthetic cannabinoids and restricts artificially derived cannabinoids unless authorized.
Retail Compliance:
- Requires retailers to display edible cannabinoid products behind a checkout counter or in a locked case.
- Packaging of multi-serving edibles must visually indicate serving sizes (except for calibrated dropper measures for liquid products).
- Limits beverage containers to a maximum of two servings.
This bill aims to regulate the potency, packaging, and marketing of cannabinoid-infused edibles, ensuring consumer safety and preventing appeal to children.
Past committee meetings
- Ways and Means on: April 22, 2025 12:30
- Commerce Finance and Policy on: April 03, 2025 08:15
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy | |
| April 07, 2025 | House | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means | |
| April 23, 2025 | House | Action | Committee report, to adopt | ||
| April 23, 2025 | House | Action | Second reading | ||
| April 28, 2025 | House | Action | Referred to Chief Clerk for comparison with | ||
| April 29, 2025 | House | Action | Bills not identical, SF substituted on General Register | ||
| April 29, 2025 | House | Action | HF indefinitely postponed | ||
| May 06, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| House | Floor | Action | See Senate file in House | ||
| House | Floor | Action | See Senate file in House | ||
| House | Action | See Senate file in House |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies the requirements for edible cannabinoid products under section 151.72 subdivision 5a.",
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"Adjusts the limits on tetrahydrocannabinol content for edible cannabinoid products."
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"summary": "This bill changes the definition of lower-potency hemp edibles under section 342.01 subdivision 50.",
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"Defines THC content limits for lower-potency hemp edibles intended for consumption as food or beverage."
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"summary": "This bill updates compliance requirements for lower-potency hemp edibles under section 342.46 subdivision 6.",
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"Outlines cannabinoid concentration limits for compliant products."
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]Progress through the legislative process
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