Cannabis Retail In Minnesota: House Passes Bill To Accelerate Marketplace, Aiming For Early Rollout
The Minnesota House has approved legislation to accelerate the availability of legal cannabis retail outlets. Authored by State Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL), the bill seeks to expedite the establishment of a regulated cannabis marketplace to supplant the existing illicit trade. Passed with a 69-62 vote, the measure now awaits Senate deliberation.
A Prelude To Pre-Approval And Regulatory Adaptations
The legislation, HF4757, introduces a framework for pre-approving cannabis retail licenses as early as this summer, setting the stage for applicants to secure funding and premises in anticipation of market launch. Stephenson’s initiative responds to the 2023 legal milestone permitting adult cannabis use and cultivation, yet retail sales remained on hold pending …