Minnesota Regulators Crack Down On Sale Of Cannabis Flower Being Sold As Hemp, Violators Face $1M Fines
Minnesota regulators said Tuesday they’re cracking down on the sale of illegal cannabis flower after receiving multiple complaints about retailers selling marijuana labeled as hemp, according to a memo released by the Office Of Cannabis Management (OCM) last week.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), OCM, inspectors from MDH will begin to examine any flower products sold during their regular inspections to determine whether they are indeed hemp or cannabis flower.
“While this is a temporary issue that will no longer exist once businesses are licensed to sell cannabis flower, OCM’s commitment to ensuring an industry that abides by all legal requirements is steadfast and ongoing,” Charlene Briner, interim director OCM stated Tuesday, according to Start Tribune. “We are confident that by providing clear expectations and guidance to businesses, the majority of operators will choose to …