The upcoming recreational marijuana market in Minnesota took another step toward launching this week, when the Office of Cannabis Management announced its intent to publish its first draft of industry regulations on Monday in the state register.
That will kick off a 30-day public comment period, the OCM said in a press release, in which industry members and other stakeholders can submit feedback to the agency on its proposals. The comment period will close on Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, the OCM noted. Written comments can be submitted via mail to the Office of Administrative Hearings or electronically via the agency’s website, the OCM said.
“Member of the public can submit comment in support of or in opposition to the proposed expedited rules and any part or subpart of the rules,” the agency said in a press release, calling the rules release a “significant milestone.”
Also upcoming are several other key dates for would-be cannabis business owners in Minnesota, beginning with social equity eligibility verification on Jan. 15, followed by the opening of the license application window on Feb. 18, and eventually a series of lotteries beginning in May to determine license winners. Dates for the lotteries have yet to be announced.
The publication of the rules in the state register will kick off a 30-day public comment period. Read More
