Allows local governments to prohibit cannabis business operations within 500 feet of specific sensitive locations.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow local governments to prohibit cannabis business operations within 500 feet of congregate housing for children, congregate housing for transplant recipients, and hospitals. Local governments can adopt interim ordinances to regulate cannabis businesses, including prohibiting operations within 1,000 feet of schools or 500 feet of day cares and residential treatment facilities. The bill also outlines procedures for local governments to certify cannabis business applications and establishes an expedited complaint process for cannabis businesses.

Allows local governments to prohibit cannabis business operations within 500 feet of specific sensitive locations.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow local governments to prohibit cannabis business operations within 500 feet of congregate housing for children, congregate housing for transplant recipients, and hospitals. Local governments can adopt interim ordinances to regulate cannabis businesses, including prohibiting operations within 1,000 feet of schools or 500 feet of day cares and residential treatment facilities. The bill also outlines procedures for local governments to certify cannabis business applications and establishes an expedited complaint process for cannabis businesses.