The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 342.03, subdivision 1, to expand the membership of the Cannabis Advisory Council by adding two youth representatives. Specifically, the council will now include one youth from a rural area and one youth from a metro area, both appointed by the governor. This addition aims to ensure that the perspectives and interests of younger individuals are represented in discussions and decisions related to cannabis policy.
In addition to the new youth positions, the bill also removes a previous requirement for a representative from the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota. The overall goal of these changes is to enhance the diversity of the council's membership and to incorporate the viewpoints of younger generations in the evolving landscape of cannabis legislation and management in Minnesota.