 Last month, Minnesota’s governor signed legislation that the state house passed, which allows adults to possess and consume hemp-based edibles and beverages that contain up to five milligrams of THC per serving. The products cannot contain more than 0.3 percent THC by dry weight, per state and federal hemp statute.
This week, the House Majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives said that passing this bill had been an “intentional” legislative first step, with plans to move on to broader marijuana legalization. Minnesota Republican representatives have opposed cannabis legalization, but many signed this latest bill. Since signing, many GOP members have expressed reservations about the edibles provision in the law they enacted. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler emphasized that the new legislation was debated and passed in a public forum which the GOP were a part of. But he did add that he and his colleagues were strategic by not necessarily publicizing the edible policy change in the new law. Winkler said, “We absolutely did this on purpose. It was an intentional step forward.” Minnesota’s Democrat Governor Tim Walz is supportive of marijuana legalization, and so was happy to sign their proposal into effect. The governor has previously signed other legislation which expand the state’s medical marijuana program, including allowing patients to access smokable cannabis products. Polls show that 58% of Minnesota residents are in favor of legalization. Comments are closed.
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