Legislation News

Ever wonder why dispensary shelves seem thin? A massive backlog at just two state labs is the culprit, but a new bill offers a surprising fix.

HF 3615 passed the Minnesota House, allowing accredited out-of-state labs to test lower-potency hemp edibles through May 2027 to ease a documented backlog at the state's only two licensed testing facilities.

OCM has introduced six bills in the 2026 session that would merge the medical and adult-use supply chains, create a new macrobusiness license tier, expand enforcement authority, and update hemp labeling and local government rules.

On February 12, 2026, Frostbite Dispensary in Roseville sold the first cannabis flower grown by a new state-licensed cultivator in Minnesota. Here is what this milestone means for dispensary shoppers, why supply has been tight, and when to expect more Minnesota-grown cannabis on shelves.

Minnesota lawmakers are debating an increase to the 10% cannabis tax before recreational dispensaries launch. Explore the potential impact on consumers, businesses, and the state budget.

Minnesota lawmakers introduce bills to expand home growing limits and reduce cannabis-related penalties.