The bill H.F. No. 4757 seeks to transfer the enforcement of edible cannabinoid products to the Office of Cannabis Management and includes provisions to clarify workplace testing for cannabis. It replaces medical cannabis licenses with endorsements, establishes a petition process for designating cannabinoids as nonintoxicating, and allows accredited labs to test certain hemp products regardless of licensing status. The bill also authorizes registered designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for patients, grants the Office of Cannabis Management the authority to recall certain cannabis products, and introduces social equity licenses with limits on the number of licenses available. Additionally, it includes appropriations for the regulation and testing of cannabis products and repeals certain provisions related to the medical cannabis program.

The legislation amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to enhance the regulatory framework for cannabis and hemp industries, focusing on licensing, testing, and compliance. It introduces definitions for terms related to cannabinoids, mandates that all edible cannabinoid products be registered with the Office of Cannabis Management, and establishes stricter packaging and labeling requirements to ensure consumer safety. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of cannabis businesses regarding testing and disclosure of contaminants, emphasizes the importance of social equity in licensing, and modifies penalties for violations related to cannabis sales and labeling. Overall, the bill aims to streamline cannabis regulation in Minnesota while ensuring safety, compliance, and inclusivity within the industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 151.72
1st Engrossment: 17.133, 152.22, 152.27, 181.950, 181.952, 151.72
2nd Engrossment: 17.133, 152.22, 152.25, 152.27, 152.28, 152.29, 181.950, 181.952, 151.72
3rd Engrossment: 17.133, 152.22, 152.25, 152.27, 152.28, 152.29, 181.950, 181.952, 151.72
4th Engrossment: 18K.03, 152.22, 152.25, 152.27, 152.28, 152.29, 181.950, 181.952, 45.0135, 62Q.73, 325E.21, 326.10, 336.1
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 18K.03, 152.22, 152.25, 152.27, 152.28, 152.29, 151.72
2nd Unofficial Engrossment: 18K.03, 152.22, 152.25, 152.27, 152.28, 152.29, 151.72
CCR-HF4757: 18K.03, 152.22, 152.25, 152.27, 152.28, 152.29, 181.950, 181.952, 45.0135, 62Q.73, 325E.21, 326.10, 336.1