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HF752 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Local governments authorized to prohibit the sale of cannabis products, local units of government authorized to prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses, adoption of interim ordinances authorized, and reimbursement of application fees required.

Related bill: SF2142

AI Generated Summary

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.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 342.22 to adjust the framework around the registration of cannabis microbusinesses.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends provisions related to registration and how local government can handle the process."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "342.22"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References enforcement actions that the office can take regarding cannabis businesses.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "342.19"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References enforcement actions regarding response to immediate health or safety threats posed by cannabis businesses.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "342.21"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Limits the state's ability to issue cannabis business licenses in Indian country without Tribal government consent.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "18 U.S.C. § 1151"
  }
]

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