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.
Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court
A case challenging how the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management handled social equity license applications moves next to the state Court of Appeals.
Ramsey County judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch
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
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 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,
Two lawsuits aiming to stop state lottery for cannabis licenses in Minnesota
Two lawsuits, filed against the Office of Cannabis Management, are aiming to stop a lottery for cannabis licenses in.
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.
Cannabis lottery set for Tuesday halted by lawsuit
The lottery will preapprove cannabis licenses for verified businesses, with general licensing anticipated for next year.
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’s first lottery for cannabis business licenses delayed amid litigation
Minnesota’s first lottery for people seeking cannabis business licenses — a key step toward opening the state’s recreational marijuana market — was delayed Monday amid lawsuits filed by applicants who said they were unfairly denied entrance.
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 ...
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 ...
Judge delays Minnesota cannabis license lottery
A Ramsey County, Minnesota, judge on Monday delayed the state’s Office of Cannabis Management’s social equity lottery — a day ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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First adult-use license lottery set for Tuesday in Minnesota, as some industry hopefuls sue
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will hold its first lottery for recreational cannabis business permits on Tuesday ...
Mankato limits cannabis retailers to four, sets strict zoning rules
The restrictions drew criticism from Mathew Little, a Mankato resident and operating partner for a hemp processing company in ...