Minnesota Court of Appeals to take up cannabis licensing dispute
A case challenging how the Office of Cannabis Management handled social equity license applications moves next to the state Co­­urt of Appeals. The court on Wednesday directed the state
Will the delayed cannabis license lottery slow the rollout of Minnesota’s marijuana market?
The lottery’s postponement, however long it may be, delays the start of plant cultivation. That could lead to less supply for retailers when the market opens next year.
Lawsuits lead judge to halt Minnesota cannabis business license lottery
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Ramsey County judge on Monday halted a planned lottery to award the first cannabis licenses on Tuesday, a setback for state regulators as they ramp up towards legal sales next year.
Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch
By Dana Ferguson A planned lottery to give some would-be cannabis business owners a licensing head start won’t go forward early this week after a judge halted the process Monday. Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith sided with a group of applicants who had been denied access to the social equity pre-approval lottery.
Minnesota regulator to hold lottery for first cannabis businesses after rejecting two-thirds of applicants
The Office of Cannabis Management is facing pushback this week after it rejected more than 1,100 applicants it deemed ineligible for the first round of business licenses.
Appeals court asks for more information about cannabis license lottery
The Minnesota Court of Appeals is asking state regulators for more information about how they determined eligibility for the state’s first cannabis license lottery. Several social equity applicants hoping to get one of the preapproval licenses sued after the Office of Cannabis Management denied their applications.
Judge orders Minnesota to delay its cannabis license lottery
A judge has ordered Minnesota to pause its cannabis license lottery amid lawsuits brought by applicants who were denied a chance at a license.
Minnesota’s first lottery for cannabis business licenses delayed amid litigation
A Ramsey County judge’s decision to delay the lottery could affect the launch of Minnesota’s retail marijuana market.
Judge stops lottery to award pre-approved licenses for Minnesota's marijuana market
Rejected social equity license applicants have sued, arguing the process was unclear and had no opportunity for appeal.
Minnesota cannabis license lottery on hold
A Minnesota judge has paused the cannabis license lottery, initially set for Tuesday, Nov. 26, after Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management approved about two-thirds of about 1,800 applicants for 280 licenses,
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management denies petition to add inhalers, flower and concentrates to medical program
The Office of Cannabis Management says it will not add any additional delivery methods to the medical cannabis program in ...
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Two-thirds of Minnesota social equity cannabis license applicants denied for inadequate documentation, some shenanigans
State cannabis regulators say there was inadequate documentation and even some shenanigans. First lottery is expected the ...
Lawsuit filed alleges improper denial of cannabis licensing applications
"The OCM process also kicked out a bunch of people, like the six people that we filed suit on behalf of who should be in the ...
St. Louis County approves ‘conservative’ cannabis ordinance, allowing room to adjust in the future
Just commissioner Ashley Grimm voted against the ordinance during Tuesday’s meeting at the St. Louis County courthouse.
Minnesota DPS announces extra DWI enforcement through New Year's Eve
A DWI enforcement campaign will start on Wednesday and run through New Year's Eve in Minnesota. More than 300 local law ...