Hemp growers entering the market earlier than expected would provide valuable data and experience to the emerging adult-use marijuana sector when it debuts in Minnesota. In a surprising turn of events, it appears that hemp growers in Minnesota may enter the market more than a year ahead of the state’s plan to start selling adult-use marijuana in early 2025. His unexpected exit leaves an undeniable gap in regulatory oversight, raising concerns about potential delays in implementing effective rules to govern both hemp and marijuana in the state. In a statement, Tholkes clarified that their regulatory power is limited to hemp-derived cannabinoid products, specifically extracted products such as CBD oils and tinctures. Both sectors will benefit from sharing best practices, innovative technologies, and expert knowledge on cultivation, processing, and distribution.
In a surprising turn of events, it appears that hemp growers in Minnesota may enter the market more than a year ahead of the state’s plan to start selling adult-use marijuana in early 2025. According to information provided by MinnPost, an independent news outlet based in Minneapolis, this unexpected development could significantly impact the trajectory of both the hemp and marijuana industries in the state.
Lack of Regulatory Authority Raises Concerns and Questions
Chris Tholkes, director of Minnesota’s Office of Medical Cannabis, claims that his department does not have the authority to inspect and regulate hemp...
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