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August 1, 2023 10 mins
In the latest episode of High North, Alex & John discuss the rollout of legalized recreational marijuana in the state. Learn what you can and can't do starting August 1st, key developments around banking access, tips for entrepreneurs, product reviews, and more! Key Takeaways: - Recreational marijuana will be legal in Minnesota starting August 1st for adults 21+, but regulated sales won't happen until 2025. You can possess up to 2 ounces in public. - White Earth Nation and Red Lake Nation will start recreational sales in early August before the rest of the state. - The Cannabis Advisory Council must still finalize regulations before statewide retail opens. Medical marijuana remains protected and exempt from the new 10% cannabis tax. - The federal Safe Banking Act aims to grant cannabis businesses access to banking. If passed, it would help MN businesses. - Experts at the CannaConnect conference offered tips for entrepreneurs looking to enter the industry during the transition period. - Product reviews featured Cake 2.0 live resin disposable vape and Lecker's THC-infused lemonade. - Republicans wish to call a special session to halt legalization. -Listeners can email any questions, comments, or requests for product reviews and interviews to highnorthpod@gmail.com
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