This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.20, to enhance the confidentiality of data related to cannabis business licenses. It establishes that data reported to the Office of Cannabis Management through the statewide monitoring system is classified as nonpublic data. Additionally, it modifies the provisions regarding public data on cannabis business license applicants and license holders, ensuring that certain sensitive information remains private. Specifically, the bill adds new classifications of nonpublic data, including the identity of complainants and data identifying retail or wholesale customers, while also specifying that the status of an applicant's application is public, except for their status as a social equity applicant.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that once an applicant becomes a license holder, most application data becomes public, but certain data, such as customer identities, financial information, and business plans, remain classified as nonpublic or private. The amendments aim to protect sensitive information while maintaining transparency regarding the licensing process for cannabis businesses. Overall, the bill seeks to balance the need for public access to certain data with the necessity of protecting individual privacy and business confidentiality in the cannabis industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 342.20