HF752

This legislative bill allows local governments in Minnesota more control over the cannabis industry within their boundaries. Key provisions of the bill are:

1. Local governments cannot entirely ban the possession, transportation, or use of cannabis, hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products.
2. Local governments have the authority to prohibit cannabis businesses from operating within certain distances of schools, daycares, and other areas frequented by minors.
3. Local governments can adopt temporary (interim) ordinances that might restrict or prohibit cannabis businesses while local studies and hearings are conducted, but these can only be in effect until a specific deadline.
4. Local governments must approve cannabis business operations aligning with local zoning laws within 30 days of receiving a business application.
5. The bill includes measures to establish a complaint process for local governments concerning cannabis businesses and encourages the creation of model ordinances and standardized forms for cannabis business operations.
6. A clause is included that allows local governments to limit the number of cannabis retailers based on population.
7. There are provisions for reimbursement of application fees for cannabis businesses if a local government subsequently prohibits or restricts their operation after license pre-approval.
8. The bill specifies that no cannabis business license shall be issued on tribal lands without the consent of the tribal government.

Overall, the bill aims to provide structured local control over the cannabis market, while also ensuring that local governments engage in reasonable regulation that supports community standards and safety.