Office of Cannabis Management Issues Rulemaking Update
The Office of Cannabis Management published rules in the Minnesota State Register, beginning the 30-day public comment period.
On Jan. 13, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) published a notice of intent to adopt expedited rules in the Minnesota State Register, officially launching the 30-day public comment period that runs through Feb. 12.
View the proposed rules on the OCM’s Rulemaking webpage.
The public can submit comments through the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website until 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 12. Detailed instructions on how to use the system are available on the OAH website.
Leadership change at OCM
This month, Charlene Briner stepped down as OCM’s interim director after serving since the agency’s creation in 2023. Eric Taubel, formerly OCM’s general counsel, has been appointed as the new interim director.
Your next step
Minnesota’s cannabis law includes a local retail registration, which is distinct from the state’s licensing system managed by OCM. To align local retail registrations with the state license process, OCM is requesting local governments register and provide contact information through its licensing software system.
Local governments can complete this process using the following resources:
- Access OCM’s registration webpage.
- Access the Local Unit of Government Cannabis Licensing Contact and Delegation Form.
- Register for Accela for Zoning Compliance Certification (pdf).
For more information, refer to the OCM FAQ webpage, or email cannabis.info@state.mn.us.
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