Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to regulate the purchase and sale of lower-potency hemp edibles by certain liquor wholesalers in Minnesota. It allows these wholesalers to engage in transactions involving hemp edibles under specific conditions, broadening their range of products to include cannabis-related items.

Main Provisions

• Authorization: Liquor wholesalers with valid licenses can purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles.
• Registration Requirement: Wholesalers must be registered with the relevant office to legally operate in the hemp edibles market. Unregistered sales are prohibited and subject to penalties.
• Approved Actions for Wholesalers:
  • Buy lower-potency hemp edibles from various cannabis-related businesses.
  • Sell to retailers and other cannabis businesses with retail endorsements.
  • Import products containing hemp concentrate or artificial cannabinoids derived from hemp.
• Operational Requirements:
  • Maintain accurate records and proper labeling of hemp edibles.
  • Ensure compliance with building, fire, and zoning laws, and maintain a sanitary premises.
  • May sell other hemp-related products without needing additional licensing.
• Transportation Rules:
  • Hemp edibles must be in tamper-evident packaging and transported in a secure manner.
  • Transport must be documented, and vehicles are subject to inspection.
• Importation Conditions:
  • Wholesalers may sell out-of-state manufactured products if those manufacturers are well-regulated or meet Minnesota standards.
  • The office can cancel registrations if the wholesaler violates regulations or fails to disclose pertinent information about actions in other jurisdictions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces new regulations for liquor wholesalers regarding hemp edibles, establishing a legal framework for these transactions. It also extends licensing and operational requirements to include transportation and importation of hemp-derived products.

Relevant Terms

cannabis, lower-potency hemp edibles, wholesalers, licensing, registration, transportation, importation, hemp concentrate, edibles market, cannabis microbusinesses, regulatory compliance, product labeling, tamper-evident packaging, cannabis paraphernalia.