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Minnesota House OKs Cannabis Bill With New License, Streamlined Supply Chain

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Minnesota House OKs Cannabis Bill With New License, Streamlined Supply Chain

The general cannabis bill of 2026 would create a macro business license, unify the supply chains for medical and adult use, and provide relief to hemp businesses facing federal headwinds.

Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL-Burnsville) said the bill she’s sponsoring won’t change what’s working in Minnesota’s cannabis industry, it will tweak what the industry wants to tweak and license medical cannabis “to the right extent.” She calls it a “collaborative effort” involving more than 80 stakeholders and meeting weekly for the past three months.

“Everyone on this task force has jumped into the trenches to help thread the needle to create the solutions that this bill offers today,” Hanson said.

The house passed HF4203/SF4401* by a 92-42 vote on Sunday. As it was amended by a House committee, the Senate later passed the bill again 34-33.

Rep. Nolan West (R-Blaine) praised the bill, saying the rules “were absolutely tough” on businesses and the bill would improve many areas of the rules.

“With the changes we’re seeing here, we’re fixing all the problems that are in this market, opening up a little more opportunity for people to succeed and for us to have a thriving market that’s not dominated by a few players,” he said of the venture business, where access to capital is often a barrier.

West praised the bill as “at least opening the door” for businesses to attract investment, allowing an individual to hold up to four social capital licenses with up to 33% ownership.

For Hanson, one of the most important provisions of the bill would be to fix the section of the medical cannabis industry.

“Patients face limited access to medical products from only a few companies, and they are adults and children with chronic conditions such as epilepsy, cancer, debilitating autoimmune diseases and other conditions where cannabis can truly change lives,” she said.

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CannaCon Returns to St. Paul June 26–27, Bringing Industry Leaders, Education, and Networking to Minnesota’s Cannabis Market

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CannaCon Returns to St. Paul June 26–27, Bringing Industry Leaders, Education, and Networking to Minnesota's Cannabis Market

Pot Brothers at Law, Roundtable Discussions and an Exclusive Q&A with the Office of Cannabis Management Highlight This Year’s Event

ST. PAUL, MN – CannaCon, the nation’s premier B2B cannabis conference and expo, returns to the Saint Paul RiverCentre on June 26–27, 2026, bringing together cannabis entrepreneurs, growers, retailers, processors, manufacturers, investors and industry service providers from across Minnesota.

As Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market continues to evolve, CannaCon St. Paul offers attendees a unique opportunity to connect directly with industry experts, regulators and business leaders as they explore the latest products, services and innovations shaping the future of cannabis.

One of this year’s featured attractions is an appearance by nationally known people Pot Brothers at Lawattorneys Marc and Craig Wasserman, known for their viral “Shut the F*ck Up” campaign that educates cannabis consumers and businesses about their legal rights. Attendees will hear first-hand insights into boating interactions with law enforcement and regulators while protecting themselves and their businesses.

In addition to a robust seminar program, CannaCon St. Paul will display interactive The Round Table designed to foster meaningful conversations among cannabis professionals. These peer-to-peer sessions will allow attendees to exchange ideas, share experiences and discuss the real-world challenges and opportunities facing operators in Minnesota’s emerging market.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a special Question and Answer Session with the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). This highly anticipated session will provide valuable insight into licensing, compliance requirements, regulatory updates and the future direction of Minnesota’s cannabis industry.

“Our goal is to create an environment where businesses can learn, connect and grow,” said Angela Grelle, Director of Marketing for CannaCon. “With Minnesota’s cannabis industry entering an exciting new phase, we’re proud to offer a platform that connects entrepreneurs with the education, resources and relationships they need to succeed.”

In addition to educational programming, attendees can explore over one hundred exhibitors showcasing cultivation technology, retail solutions, extraction equipment, packaging, compliance services, financial resources, software platforms and other products designed to help cannabis businesses thrive.

Whether you’re preparing to launch a new cannabis venture, expand an existing operation, or stay ahead of industry trends, CannaCon St. Paul offers two days of education, networking and business-focused opportunities.

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CannaCon St. Paul 2026
26–27 June 2026
Saint Paul River Center
St. Paul, Minnesota

For tickets, exhibitor information and event updates, visit CannaCon.org.

About CannaCon

CannaCon is the nation’s premier B2B cannabis conference and expo, bringing together cannabis industry professionals for education, networking and business development opportunities. Since its inception, CannaCon has connected thousands of entrepreneurs, operators and industry experts helping businesses grow in legal cannabis markets across the United States.

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Angela Grelle
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CannaCon
angela@cannacon.org
www.cannacon.org

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Minnesota Gov. Signs Law Streamlining Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Supply Chains

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Minnesota Gov. Signs Law Streamlining Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Supply Chains

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) last week signed the bill into law reorganization of legislation State cannabis supply chains for medical and adult use.

The law eliminates the state’s current combined medical and adult-use license, sets a new plant cover cap of 38,000 square feet for indoor cultivation — up from a maximum of 90,000 square feet for combined licenses — with 60,000 square feet reserved for medical cannabis products. The bill also creates a new cannabis microbusiness license that will be available starting in 2027.

In addition, the legislation allows companies to hold business licenses for hemp and cannabis. In one STATEMENTState Rep. Nolan West (R) called the previous regulations “absolutely brutal” to businesses and that the bill would fix the “deal of problems” in the state’s cannabis market and open it up so the state “has a thriving market that’s not dominated by just a few players.”

Additionally, the legislation requires the Office of Cannabis Management to conduct a feasibility study to explore a psilocybin therapeutic program. The report on that study is due by January 15, 2027.

TG joined Ganjapreneur in 2014 as a news writer and began hosting the Ganjapreneur podcast in 2016. He is based in upstate New York, where he also teaches media at a local university.

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Minnesota Regulators Freeze Cannabis Testing Lab’s License

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Minnesota Regulators Freeze Cannabis Testing Lab’s License

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has suspended the license of cannabis testing lab Legend Technical Services for failing to address “safety and testing requirements.” Star Tribune reports.

Legend was originally licensed to test cannabis products under the state’s medical program. However, to help facilitate the launch of adult sales, regulators approved the lab in September 2025 to begin testing products for both markets. The lab was also allowed to continue using its testing methodologies for adult-use products despite different requirements under the new regime — regulators sent a letter this week notifying Legend and its customers that the lab’s special approval had expired.

“Our commitment to public health and safety requires that we hold all licensees to the same standards, and there are steps Legend must take to address the issues identified in the noncompliance. These requirements are no different than what is required of all licensed testing facilities.” – OCM spokesman Josh Collins, in the report

Tom Barrett, vice president of Legend Technical Services, told the Tribune that the company has provided most of the information requested by OCM. The rest of the information should be sent by the end of the week, Barrett said, though it’s unclear when the lab will be able to resume testing. Meanwhile, the company is returning over 400 samples to its customers as it is unable to meet the demands.

There are currently only four state-licensed testing labs to test cannabis products, including Legend.

In OCM’s letter to affected businesses, officials wrote: “We understand this is unwelcome news and will cause a disruption to your business operations.”

Meanwhile, in March, Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a law allowing manufacturers of hemp products to continue to use overseas testing laboratories until next spring due to the limited number of laboratories licensed to operate in Minnesota.

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