Minnesota’s Expungement & New Medical Marijuana Plan, Nevada Disqualifies Cannabis Lounges, Connecticut Regulates THC Drinks And More
There’s been some interesting developments in the cannabis regulatory landscape this days. Here are a few.
Minnesota Missed A Spot
When it comes to regulating cannabis, you never know where the incongruence is going to appear. Minnesota’s pardons and record clearing have created a problem for social equity applicants. The law, which expunged low-level cannabis offenders, makes it difficult for applicants to prove their eligibility since their records have been wiped.
To address this issue, there is a new process allowing defendants to request expunged case records, although applicants are struggling to obtain the necessary documentation. The verification window closes on July 10, reported KSTP.
In other news, Minnesota’s approach to medical cannabis has seen a significant shift. Legislation now empowers physicians to have the final say in recommending cannabis, rendering the previously stringent list of qualifying medical conditions essentially obsolete.
This change was prompted by Sen. Lindsey Port‘s legislative efforts.
Nevada Disqualified Six Cannabis Consumption Lounge Applicants
Six applicants for cannabis consumption lounge licenses were disqualified by the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). These applicants, including NV Cloud 420 Lounge LLC and Lyxe Consulting LLC, sought licenses under the …