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MN SF4877Introducedas of 2026-03-26

Cannabis license application periods and issuance modification

Plain-English summary

What happened: A Minnesota bill modifying cannabis license application periods and issuance has received its introduction and first reading in the legislature.

Why it matters: Changes to licensing timelines and application windows directly affect when cannabis businesses can legally begin or continue operations in the state.

Affects: retailers and cultivators and labs

LATEST ACTION: Introduction and first reading
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