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"Governor suggests tribes as potential solution for marijuana sales gap"

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has suggested that Indian tribes in the state could start selling marijuana for the adult-use market before private businesses are approved by regulators. While it is expected to take more than a year for the state's Office of Cannabis Management to start licensing conventional cannabis shops under the legalization law he signed last week, Walz said that Indian tribes in the state could begin operating sooner. The now-enacted legislation allows the governor or a designee to negotiate compacts with tribes that wish to work with the state on coordinating marijuana regulations.

3 years ago•Source: Marijuana Moment

Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Passes in Minnesota Senate and House.

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3.225 min•3 years ago

Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Passes in Minnesota Senate and House.

Minnesota lawmakers have passed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana for adults over 21, making it the 23rd state to do so. The bill includes a 10% tax on cannabis products, possession limits, and automatic expungement of records for those convicted of misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor possession. Retail sales at dispensaries are expected to be at least a year away. The bill now goes to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who has pledged to sign it into law.

via CBS News