The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.13, to enhance local control over cannabis businesses. It allows local governments to prohibit the sale and operation of certain cannabis products and businesses, while also permitting the adoption of interim ordinances to regulate these operations. The bill specifies that local units of government may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of cannabis business operations, but cannot entirely prohibit the establishment of such businesses. Additionally, it establishes a two-year limit for interim ordinances that regulate cannabis businesses, replacing a previous deadline of January 1, 2025.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision for the reimbursement of application fees for individuals who received license preapproval for cannabis businesses. This reimbursement applies if a local government prohibits the operation of cannabis businesses or adopts an interim ordinance that restricts such operations after the individual has identified their intended business location to the Office of Cannabis Management. The bill aims to balance local governance with the interests of cannabis entrepreneurs while ensuring compliance with local zoning and safety regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 342.13