The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.61, subdivision 1, to extend the laboratory testing requirements for cannabis and hemp products. Specifically, it changes the deadline for testing of lower-potency hemp edibles and hemp-derived consumer products that do not contain intoxicating cannabinoids from January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. This extension allows for continued testing by any laboratory accredited under the ISO/IEC 17025 standard with specific accreditation for cannabis testing.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that cannabis and hemp businesses must ensure that any products sold or transferred have undergone proper testing by a licensed cannabis testing facility or an accredited laboratory, and that the tested samples meet established testing standards. The new legal language also states that the amendments will take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 342.61