We discuss enforcement of current hemp regulation, creation of new marijuana regulations, and testing impaired drivers.

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- Alex and John discuss concerns raised by Minnesota Republicans about cannabis legalization, including penalties for underage consumption.

- A raid on unlicensed marijuana sales in White Earth.

- Local ordinances in various cities banning public cannabis consumption.

- We review flower from Waabigwan Mashkiki in Mahnomen

In the latest episode of High North, Alex & John discuss the rollout of legalized recreational marijuana in the state. Learn what you can and can't do starting August 1st, key developments around banking access, tips for entrepreneurs, product reviews, and more!

Key Takeaways:

- Recreational marijuana will be legal in Minnesota starting August 1st for adults 21+, but regulated sales won't happen until 2025. You can possess up to 2 ounces in public.

- White Earth Nation and Red Lake Nation will start recreational sales in early August before the rest of the state.

- The Cannabis Advisory Council must still finalize regulations before statewide retail opens. Medical marijuana remains protected and exempt from the new 10% cannabis tax.

- The federal Safe Banking Act aims to grant cannabis businesses access to banking. If passed, it would help MN businesses.

- Experts at the CannaConnect conference offered tips for entrepreneurs looking to enter the industry during the transition period.

- Product reviews featured Cake 2.0 live resin disposable vape and Lecker's THC-infused lemonade.

- Republicans wish to call a special session to halt legalization.

-Listeners can email any questions, comments, or requests for product reviews and interviews to [email protected]

In this premiere episode of the High North Minnesota Cannabis Report podcast, hosts John and Alex discuss the latest cannabis industry news in Minnesota. They cover the launch of the state's new cannabis regulatory agency, planned expungement of cannabis convictions, concerns over impaired driving, proposed home delivery rules, municipal moratoriums, taxation and developments with tribal cannabis businesses.  

 

Main takeaways:

• The governor is seeking a director for the new state cannabis agency to establish regulations and oversee expungement programs.  

• 66,000 cannabis convictions will be automatically expunged and 230,000 more will be reviewed on a case by case basis.  

• Police are concerned that current laws will make it difficult to prosecute stoned driving. The hosts criticize this as a fearmongering narrative.

• Planned cannabis delivery vans will be unmarked and no deliveries will be allowed after dark. The launch timeline remains unclear.  

• Multiple cities have banned or delayed cannabis sales through moratoriums.  

• A 10% cannabis sales tax took effect on July 1, on top of other taxes.    

• Tribal cannabis businesses may launch sooner as they can set their own regulations.

• Listeners can email any questions or interview requests to [email protected]