Yes – at least to a degree. But not as much as cities seem to think. A local unit of government, however, may not prohibit possession, transportation, or use of cannabis flower or products. Fortunately, Minn. Stat. 342.13(b) prohibits a local unit of government from prohibiting the establishment of a licensed cannabis business, but there […]
Learn MoreIf you currently make and/or sell hemp-derived edibles containing THC pursuant to Minn. Stat. 151.72, you will not be able to operate under that law starting on March 1, 2025 (unless that date is changed). So the question becomes what do you need to continue to operate your business. Fortunately, while a cannabis manufacturer cannot […]
Learn MoreObviously, there is a lot of uncertainty about cannabis regulation in Minnesota. Almost immediately after passage, there were directly opposing interpretations of the law and confusing information put out across Minnesota news outlets. For example, we are frequently asked these days whether smokable hemp flower can be sold. The Department of Health has issued guidance […]
Learn MoreFranchising in the cannabis industry is fraught with risks. You should not buy a cannabis franchise unless you have done significant due diligence, consulted with both a franchise lawyer and a cannabis lawyer, and know exactly what you are getting into. People who buy franchises are often told in marketing materials that they get to […]
Learn MoreWe do not like giving the lawyerly answer but we have to in this case – it depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the business, the rights you want to be able to exercise (e.g., wholesale, retail, manufacture, cultivation, etc.), and what you can qualify for. At some point within the […]
Learn MoreYou probably already know that cannabis was legalized in Minnesota in 2023. Opening a cannabis business is not as simple as putting up a sign and stocking inventory. There are a number of things you should know if you plan to get into a cannabis business and we’re going to address some of those in […]
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