500+
inaugural conference attendees
2,100+
network participants
100%
legislative agenda items in 2022
200+
industry advocates
Growing a thriving industry from seed to shelf.
The Minnesota Hemp Association dba Minnesota Cannabis Association is the leading voice for Minnesota's legal hemp derived cannabis industry. We provide our network of farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and service providers with vital industry news and guidance, valuable business-to-business opportunities, and influence to shape regulatory and public policy decisions.
Our Mission & Values
The Minnesota Cannabis Association exists to promote, grow, and sustain a thriving Minnesota cannabis industry that prioritizes quality, sustainability, equity, and consumer safety and choice. We are member-founded and member-led.
Governor Tim Walz, Sen. Karla Bigham, Sen. Kari Dziedzic, Sen. Melisa Lopez Franzen, Rep. Tony Jurgens & Rep. Samanatha Vang visiting Minnesota Hemp Farms.
MN Cannabis Association member-exclusive educational workshop.
Our 2022 Legislative Agenda
Passed!
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Full lab testing required for all cannabinoid products
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Clear labeling requirements
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21+ for all cannabinoid product sales
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Child-proof packaging required for cannabinoid products
Improve Consumer Safety
Passed!
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Legalize production and sale of food and beverage products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids
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Milligram regulations per serving and package
Legalize Edible Cannabinoid Products
Passed!
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Remove hemp-derived liquids from Minnesota's controlled substances list
Close the "Loveless" Loophole
Passed!
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Enact language clarifying the legality of products containing less than .3% of any tetrahydrocannabinol
Keep Hemp-Compliant THC Products Legal
Our 2023 Legislative Agenda
Retail Agenda
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Hemp-Derived THC Retail Licensing
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Allow for better accessibility for consumers to access hemp in Minnesota.
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Disallow Minnesota cities to create moratoriums/bans on State & Federally legal hemp-derived products.
Beverage Agenda
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On-Premise Hemp Derived Beverage License
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Hemp Derived liquor store licensing: (Carry beverages and low-potency hemp-derived edibles.)
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Hemp-Derived Beverage Manufacture license
Edible Manufacture Agenda
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Minnesota Edible License
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All edibles need to be made in a clean and safe facility
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Specific Full Panel testing on all hemp-derived isomers