The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 342.06, to impose stricter regulations on the approval of cannabis flower, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumer products by the Office of Cannabis Management. It maintains existing prohibitions on products that resemble items appealing to children, contain synthetic cannabinoids, or include unapproved food ingredients. Additionally, it introduces new restrictions specifically targeting products intended for inhalation, which cannot contain any added artificial, synthetic, or natural flavoring, nor can they present descriptors or depictions that imply the presence of flavors other than cannabis.

The new legal language specifies that inhalable cannabis products must not impart any taste or smell distinguishable from cannabis itself, nor can they create sensations that suggest flavors other than cannabis during consumption. This aims to ensure that cannabis products remain distinct and do not appeal to younger consumers through flavoring or branding strategies. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance consumer safety and limit the marketing of cannabis products to vulnerable populations.