In this week’s Nuggets: Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are dozens of weed-themed events across Minnesota; cannabis regulations take effect, paving way for licensing; Minneapolis Park Board committee backs ban on smoking marijuana in parks; and a roundup of local government news.
Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are dozens of weed-themed events across Minnesota. Businesses statewide are marking April 20, the unofficial holiday celebrating all things cannabis, with loads of events, discounts and specials. Because 4/20 falls on Easter Sunday this year, most of the celebrations are taking place on Saturday. See the full list of events and discounts.(Free article!)
Minnesota cannabis regulations take effect, paving way for licensing: Administrative Law Judge Eric Lipman’s approval on April 2 of the rules that will govern the state’s legal marijuana industry was one of the final major hurdles the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) needed to clear before it can begin licensing cannabis businesses in Minnesota. The final regulations were published in the state register on Monday, the OCM announced. The rules are now in effect and the OCM can issue licenses to cannabis businesses that have satisfied all of their requirements, though that likely won’t happen immediately. Interim OCM Director Eric Taubel told the Minnesota Star Tribune last week that he estimated the best-case scenario for issuing cannabis business licenses to applicants seeking uncapped license types, that have met all of their requirements and are ready to begin operating would be roughly 30 days after rules take effect. The OCM expects to hold lotteries for capped license types in May or June.
Minneapolis Park Board committee backs ban on smoking marijuana in parks: Smoking and vaping is already banned on parkland. After the Minnesota’s legalization of adult recreational use, commissioners agreed to clarify that the prohibition extends to cannabis. Commissioners of the administration and finance committee also approved regulations for the sale of THC drinks and edibles of no more than 5 mg by licensed or permitted vendors, such as park restaurants and event organizers like Twin Cities Pride, which hosts the Pride Festival in Loring Park each year. Read more.
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April 23 (Wed.): Beyond the License Webinar - Getting Operations-Ready - "Join us for a free, informational webinar as we walk you through what you need to know (and do) to successfully launch your business." Hosted by Blunt Strategies. Registration required. 3-3:45 p.m. Register and more info.
April 23 (Wed.): Canna Club Happy Hour - Featured cannabis brand 23rd State will be sampling Shake, a new infused edible glitter beverage additive. 5-9 p.m. Earl Giles Distillery Mezzanine, 1325 NE. Quincy St. #100, Minneapolis. More info.
April 24 (Thu.): Minnesota Monthly's CannaFest -"An exclusive event showcasing the finest THC and CBD-infused products from across the state and beyond." 6-9 p.m. Machine Shop, 300 SE. 2nd St., Minneapolis. Tickets and more info.
April 24 (Thu.): Brainerd Lakes Canna Club -"This immersive indoor-outdoor gathering is your chance to connect, chill, and explore the evolving world of cannabis culture in a fun, welcoming setting." 5-8:30 p.m. Dunmire's on the Lakes, 19090 Hwy. 371, Brainerd. Tickets and more info.
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