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Minnesota Cannabis Law
SERVING THE HEMP, CANNABINOID, MEDICAL-MARIJUANA AND ADULT-USE MARIJUANA MARKETS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST
Hemp, CBD, MMJ and MJ
We provide legal services to the hemp, cannabinoid, medical-marijuana and adult-use marijuana markets in the Upper Midwest.
Why You Should Choose Us
We offer a holistic range of legal services for the hemp, cannabinoid, medical-marijuana and adult-use marijuana markets in the Upper Midwest.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
We assist our clients in complying with an ever-changing universe of regulations. In the event of a dispute, we have experience successfully challenging regulatory decisions.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Our attorneys have extensive experience lobbying, drafting legislation and crafting policy. Based upon our knowledge of the complex laws and regulations impacting hemp, cannabinoid, medical marijuana and adult-use marijuana, we will guide you through the challenges posed at the state and local level.
LICENSING
We can assist you with preparation of your licensing application. Then, if trouble arrives, we can litigate to protect your rights.
BUSINESS LAW
We can help form your new business and get it up and running. We assist with contract drafting and review. We also provide guidance with corporate transactions, asset purchases and sales, and real estate transactions.
Latest news & insights
Minnesota Medical Cannabis Company Sues Over New Edibles Law
Vireo claims the state’s new law discriminates because there is no chemical difference between marijuana-derived THC and hemp-derived THC.
Jason Tarasek interviewed on Dutchie Podcast
Tune in at Noon Eastern/9 am Pacific for This Week in Cannabis Retail – Episode 6.
Bonkers Thus Far: The Impact of Minnesota’s New THC Law
A Q&A with Jason Tarasek, a cannabis lawyer who helped launch the bill, reflects on its unlikely passage and what it means for the future Super Lawyers online-exclusiveBy Carly Nairn on August 18, 2022 Super Lawyers: First off, can you just give me a brief synopsis of the new Minnesota law that went into effect July 1, and how it
Minnesota hemp edibles law ushers in new rivals, upends marijuana market
Minnesota’s two medical marijuana providers suddenly face droves of new rivals thanks to a groundbreaking state law that allows the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived THC edibles in mainstream retail outlets such as grocery and convenience stores.
Ask us anything about Minnesota’s new THC edibles law
MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with two lawyers who specialize in cannabis law about Minnesota’s new law, how it compares to cannabis laws in other states and what all this means for Minnesotans. https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2022/07/12/ask-us-anything-about-minnesotas-new-thc-edibles-law
How did THC-infused edibles and beverages become legal in Minnesota?
Jason Tarasek stopped by “Drivetime with DeRusha” on NewsTalk 830 WCCO to discuss the new law. https://omny.fm/shows/drivetime-with-derusha/legalized-edibles-and-beverages THC-infused edibles and beverages are now legal in Minnesota. Jason Taresek, founder of MN Cannabis Law joined Jason to talk details.
Minnesota Begins Sales of Consumable Products Infused with Hemp-Derived THC
Edibles and beverages may contain 5 milligrams of THC per serving and 50 milligrams per package. More info at this StarTribune article.
More banks gain a foothold in cannabis
“It’s a marathon, not a 100-yard dash.” The methodical approach to developing a cannabis banking program described by Stearns Bank Director of Cannabis Banking Services Michael O’Neill is playing out in a number of ways at the St. Cloud, Minn.-based bank. The nationally-chartered Stearns has experienced strong loan growth during its pilot cannabis banking program,
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