This bill amends various provisions related to cannabis event licensing in Minnesota, specifically focusing on the requirements and fees associated with cannabis event organizers. Key changes include the introduction of a temporary cannabis event application fee of $750 and the elimination of the initial license fee for cannabis event organizers, which is now set to $0. Additionally, the bill modifies the information required for obtaining a cannabis event organizer license, removing several previous requirements while adding new ones, such as a description of the applicant's standard operating procedures and security measures.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new regulations for cannabis sales at events, allowing specific types of cannabis businesses to sell products while ensuring compliance with age verification and storage requirements. It mandates that all cannabis products sold at events must be stored securely and outlines the responsibilities of authorized retailers, including the need to record sales in a statewide monitoring system. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process for cannabis events while enhancing safety and regulatory compliance.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 342.39, 342.40