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HF1615 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol limits in edible cannabinoid products and lower-potency hemp edible limits modified when intended to be consumed as beverages.

Related bill: SF2370

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces specific packaging and labeling requirements for edible cannabinoid products."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the requirements for edible cannabinoid products under section 151.72 subdivision 5a.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the limits on tetrahydrocannabinol content for edible cannabinoid products."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "151.72 subdivision 5a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds conditions on artificially derived cannabinoids allowed in products."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill changes the definition of lower-potency hemp edibles under section 342.01 subdivision 50.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines THC content limits for lower-potency hemp edibles intended for consumption as food or beverage."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.01 subdivision 50"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specifies new packaging and serving size requirements for lower-potency hemp edibles."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates compliance requirements for lower-potency hemp edibles under section 342.46 subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Outlines cannabinoid concentration limits for compliant products."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.46 subdivision 6"
  }
]

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