Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss shared insights with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal regarding Minnesota’s upcoming cannabis licensing process. The article details the February 18 to March 14 application window for various cannabis business licenses, including the lottery system for capped licenses and the timeline for uncapped licenses. The state plans to reserve half of the capped licenses for social equity applicants. Moss emphasized Minnesota’s unique position in building its cannabis market from scratch, noting the state’s limited medical cannabis infrastructure compared to other states that transitioned to recreational use. Read the full article to learn more about specific license types, application processes, and industry challenges.
