🌿 Big news for Minnesota's cannabis industry! 🚀

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is gearing up to accept cannabis business license applications from February 18 to March 14! Here's what you need to know:

📅 Mark your calendars:

• Feb 12: Final day to respond to OCM rulemaking changes

• Feb 14: Additional info available at mn.gov/ocm

• Feb 18: Application window opens

• March 14: Application window closes

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• Zoom Meetup Q/A: Cannabis Banking & Funding II (Feb 13, 1-2 PM CST)🌱💼

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OCM Webinars:

• Don't miss the virtual office hours from the OCM to learn more:

  • Feb 20: Microbusiness, Mezzobusiness, Retailer

  • Feb 25: Testing, Manufacturer, Cultivator, Wholesaler

  • Feb 27: Transporter, Delivery Service

• OCM CanRenew Grant Updates

  • OCM will also host an informational webinar series to guide prospective CanRenew grant applicants through the request for proposals process.  

    • CanRenew Grant Informational and Technical Assistance Session

      Friday, February 21, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - noon Register Here 

    • CanRenew Grant Informational and Technical Assistance Session

      Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. Register Here 

    • CanRenew Grant Informational and Technical Assistance Session

      Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2-3:30 p.m. Register Here 

  • The request for proposals, application instructions, and eligibility requirements are available on the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management website: CanRenew Grant / Office of Cannabis Management 

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Updates on the Minnesota Application Process

• Applications open for various license types including microbusiness, cultivator, retailer, and more on February 18. Additional information and technical resources for applicants will be available at mn.gov/ocm beginning Feb. 14.

• Social equity applicants get 50% of capped licenses reserved:

  • Mezzobusiness (50),

  • Cultivator (25),

  • Manufacturer (12),

  • Retailer (75).

• Uncapped licenses are reviewed on a rolling basis

  • 211 applicants from the previous preapproval process opted to be included in this cycle. Once the application window opens on the 18th, they will receive instructions from the OCM regarding completing requirements to provide a labor peace agreement, pass a background check, secure local zoning compliance and site registration approvals, and pass an inspection

  • Previously Denies Applicants During the Preapproval Round

    If an applicant was denied during the preapproval process and opted to continue with the upcoming license round, OCM will provide more information, time, and flexibility to remedy the application's issues. 

• Lotteries for capped licenses are expected in May-June

  • If a SEA applicant isn't selected during the first lottery, they will be entered into the second

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