THC potency limits establishment for various cannabis products

A bill for an act

relating to cannabis; establishing THC potency limits for cannabis concentrate,

cannabis flower, topical or transdermal cannabis products, and topical or

transdermal hemp products; requiring warning notices at retail locations of cannabis

and hemp businesses; requiring warning statements on labeling affixed to cannabis

and hemp products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 342.01, by adding

subdivisions; 342.06, subdivision 1; 342.27, subdivision 6; Minnesota Statutes

2025 Supplement, section 342.63, subdivisions 2, 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.01, is amended by adding a subdivision

to read:

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Subd. 61a.

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Preroll.

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"Preroll" means a product containing cannabis or hemp that is

manufactured as a smokable unit ready-made for igniting.

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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to

read:

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Subd. 68a.

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Substance use disorder.

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"Substance use disorder" has the meaning given

in section 245F.02, subdivision 24.

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Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Approval of cannabis flower and products.

(a) For the purposes of

this section, "product category" means a type of product that may be sold in different sizes,

distinct packaging, or at various prices but is still created using the same manufacturing or

agricultural processes. A new or additional stock keeping unit (SKU) or Universal Product

Code (UPC) shall not prevent a product from being considered the same type as another

unit. All other terms have the meanings provided in section
342.01
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(b) The office shall approve product categories of cannabis flower, cannabis products,

lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products for retail sale.

(c) The office
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may establish
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must enforce
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limits on the total THC
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of
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contained in
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cannabis

flower,
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cannabis concentrate, topical or transdermal
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cannabis products
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and topical or

transdermal hemp products
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, and hemp-derived consumer products. As used in this paragraph,

"total THC" means the sum of the percentage by weight of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid

multiplied by 0.877 plus the percentage by weight of all tetrahydrocannabinols.
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The office

must enforce the following THC content limits:
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(1) cannabis flower marketed for sale in the adult-use market must not contain more

than 15 percent total THC;

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(2) cannabis concentrate, either liquid or solid, marketed for sale in the adult-use market

must not contain more than 30 percent total THC; and

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(3) topical or transdermal cannabis products and topical or transdermal hemp products

marketed for sale must not contain more than 500 milligrams of total THC per package.

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(d) The office must not approve the following for sale in the adult-use market:

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(1) cannabis flower that have been infused with additional THC or other psychoactive

cannabinoids; or

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(2) prerolls, as defined in section 342.01, subdivision 61a, that have been infused with

additional THC or other psychoactive cannabinoids.

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(d)
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(e)
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The office shall not approve any cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible,

or hemp-derived consumer product that:

(1) is or appears to be a lollipop
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or
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,
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ice cream
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, a pastry, candy, or a chocolate confection
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;

(2) bears the likeness or contains characteristics of a real or fictional person, animal, or

fruit;

(3) is modeled after a type or brand of products primarily consumed by or marketed to

children;

(4) is substantively similar to a meat food product; poultry food product as defined in

section
31A.02, subdivision 10
; or a dairy product as defined in section
32D.01, subdivision

7;

(5) contains a synthetic cannabinoid;

(6) is made by applying a cannabinoid, including but not limited to an artificially derived

cannabinoid, to a finished food product that does not contain cannabinoids and is sold to

consumers, including but not limited to a candy or snack food; or

(7) if the product is an edible cannabis product or lower-potency hemp edible, contains

an ingredient, other than a cannabinoid, that is not approved by the United States Food and

Drug Administration for use in food.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 342.27, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Posting of notices.

A cannabis business with a license or
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endorsement

authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products must post all notices
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at

each retail location of the business
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as required by the office, including but not limited to:

(1) information about any product recall;

(2) a statement that operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating

cannabinoids is illegal;
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(3) a statement that cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles,

and hemp-derived consumer products are only intended for consumption by individuals

who are at least 21 years of age
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;
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(4) "WARNING: The smoke from cannabis includes toxic chemicals that increase your

risk of heart and lung disease. The more often you smoke, the greater the risk.";

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(5) "WARNING: Cannabis can cause psychotic symptoms like severe paranoia. The

risk is greatest in people younger than age 25 or when using cannabis products higher in

THC.";

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(6) "WARNING: It can take up to four hours to feel effects from eating or drinking

cannabis products. Consuming more before feeling an effect can cause cannabis poisoning,

including severe anxiety and panic attacks.";

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(7) "WARNING: The higher the THC in a cannabis product, the greater the risk of

adverse effects. These effects can include paranoia, anxiety, and dependence."; and

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(8) "WARNING: Do not swallow or apply topical cannabis products internally or to

broken, irritated, or itching skin. There may be health effects and risks from cannabis topical

products that are not fully known or understood.".

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Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 342.63, subdivision 2, is amended

to read:

Subd. 2.

Content of label; cannabis.

All cannabis flower and hemp-derived consumer

products that consist of hemp plant parts sold to customers or patients must have affixed

on the packaging or container of the cannabis flower or hemp-derived consumer product a

label that contains at least the following information:

(1) the name and license number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness,

cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis combination business, or industrial hemp grower

where the cannabis flower or hemp plant part was cultivated;

(2) the net weight of cannabis flower or hemp plant parts in the package or container;

(3) the batch number;

(4) the cannabinoid profile;

(5) a universal symbol established by the office indicating that the package or container

contains cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a

hemp-derived consumer product;

(6) verification that the cannabis flower or hemp plant part was tested according to

section
342.61
and that the cannabis flower or hemp plant part complies with the applicable

standards;

(7) information on the usage of the cannabis flower or hemp-derived consumer product;

(8) the following
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statements
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(i)
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"
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WARNING:
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Keep this product out of reach of children.
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Cannabis products can cause

cannabis poisoning that can be life-threatening to children, especially those younger than

five years of age.
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and
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(ii) "WARNING: Using cannabis before age 25 can harm your brain development.

Cannabis can worsen your attention, concentration, and memory, especially when using

cannabis every day or most days.";

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(iii) "WARNING: Using cannabis before age 25 increases your risk of mental disorders

like psychosis and schizophrenia. The more often you use, the greater the risk.";

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(iv) "WARNING: Using cannabis every day or most days can lead to dependence or

addiction. The higher the THC dose, the greater the risk. Dependence also increases your

risk of anxiety and depression.";

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(v) "WARNING: Do not use cannabis if pregnant or breast feeding. Using cannabis can

harm your baby's growth and development."; and

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(vi) "WARNING: Do not drive under the influence of cannabis. It puts your life and

other people's lives at risk."; and

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(9) any other statements or information required by the office.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 342.63, subdivision 3, is amended

to read:

Subd. 3.

Content of label; cannabinoid products.

(a) All cannabis products,

lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp concentrate, hemp-derived consumer products other

than products subject to the requirements under subdivision 2, medical cannabinoid products,

and hemp-derived topical products sold to customers or patients must have affixed to the

packaging or container of the cannabis product a label that contains at least the following

information:

(1) the name and license number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness,

cannabis cultivator, medical cannabis combination business, or industrial hemp grower that

cultivated the cannabis flower or hemp plant parts used in the cannabis product,

lower-potency hemp edible, hemp-derived consumer product, or medical cannabinoid

product;

(2) the name and license number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness,

cannabis manufacturer, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, medical cannabis

combination business, or industrial hemp grower that manufactured the cannabis concentrate,

hemp concentrate, or artificially derived cannabinoid and, if different, the name and license

number of the cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis manufacturer,

lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, or medical cannabis combination business that

manufactured the product;

(3) the net weight of the cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived

consumer product in the package or container;

(4) the type of cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, or hemp-derived consumer

product;

(5) the batch number;

(6) the serving size;

(7) the cannabinoid profile per serving and in total;

(8) a list of ingredients;

(9) a universal symbol established by the office indicating that the package or container

contains cannabis flower, a cannabis product, a lower-potency hemp edible, or a

hemp-derived consumer product;

(10) a warning symbol developed by the office in consultation with the commissioner

of health and the Minnesota Poison Control System that:

(i) is at least three-quarters of an inch tall and six-tenths of an inch wide;

(ii) is in a highly visible color;

(iii) includes a visual element that is commonly understood to mean a person should

stop;

(iv) indicates that the product is not for children; and

(v) includes the phone number of the Minnesota Poison Control System;

(11) verification that the cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, hemp-derived

consumer product, or medical cannabinoid product was tested according to section
342.61

and that the cannabis product, lower-potency hemp edible, hemp-derived consumer product,

or medical cannabinoid product complies with the applicable standards;

(12) information on the usage of the product;

(13) the following
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statements
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(i)
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WARNING:
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Keep this product out of reach of children.
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Cannabis products or hemp

products can cause cannabis poisoning that can be life-threatening to children, especially

to those younger than five years of age.
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and
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(ii) "WARNING: Using cannabis products or hemp products before age 25 can harm

your brain development. This can worsen your attention, concentration, and memory,

especially when using cannabis products or hemp products every day or most days.";

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(iii) "WARNING: Using cannabis products or hemp products before age 25 increases

your risk of mental disorders like psychosis and schizophrenia. The more often you use,

the greater the risk.";

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(iv) "WARNING: Using cannabis products or hemp products every day or most days

can lead to dependence or addiction. The higher the THC dose, the greater the risk.

Dependence also increases your risk of anxiety and depression.";

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(v) "WARNING: Do not use cannabis products or hemp products if pregnant or

breastfeeding. Using cannabis products or hemp products can harm your baby's growth and

development."; and

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(vi) "WARNING: Do not drive under the influence of cannabis products or hemp

products. It puts your life and other people's lives at risk."; and

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(14) any other statements or information required by the office.

(b) The office may by rule establish alternative labeling requirements for lower-potency

hemp edibles that are imported into the state if those requirements provide consumers with

information that is substantially similar to the information described in paragraph (a).