Cannabis and THC Policies The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) sought public comment on two policies related to cannabis and THC. One policy would prohibit the smoking and vaping of cannabis within Minneapolis parks and the other would provide direction on the sale of THC edibles and beverages at events and concessions.

Project Location

Citywide

Project Manager

Jennifer Ringold
Phone: 612-230-6400
Email: jringold@minneapolisparks.org

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Draft Cannabis and Tobacco Policy

Draft THC Policy

Status

Current Phase: Research and Development

What's New

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board approves Cannabis, THC Policies

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) approved one updated policy and one new policy regarding cannabis and THC at its May 7, MPRB Board of Commissioners meeting. Both policies […]

Public hearing scheduled April 16 for draft Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Cannabis and Tobacco Policy and THC Policy

Hearing on both policies starts at 6:30 pm in the second-floor Board Room at Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board opens public comment period for draft Cannabis and Tobacco and THC Policies

Project will update current Tobacco Policy to include Cannabis and develop new policy to regulate sale of THC edibles and beverages

Timeline

Milestones

November 2024 – January 2025 – Public Comment Period for draft policy
February 2025 – Compile public comments, update policies
April 2025 – Public Hearing for draft policies
April 2025 – Present draft policies to Board of Commissioners for consideration

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A public hearing on the revised draft policies will be held on April 16 at 6:30 pm in the Board Room at Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters Building, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN. 

Individuals who would like to provide comments to the Board of Commissioners about the draft policies may sign up to speak at the meeting before 6:30p.m.  Comments to be included in the public record may also be sent to opentime@minneapolisparks.org by noon on April 16th.

Upcoming Meetings

Public Hearing on Revised Draft Polices

April 16 at 6:30 pm
Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters Building
2117 West River Road N., Minneapolis, MN 55422

Background & Funding

Background

The State of Minnesota passed Cannabis Legislation (Chapter 63, H.F. 100) during the 2023 legislative session. Per State Law, smoking and vaping of Cannabis or THC products is allowed on public property, but can be prohibited by local jurisdictions. State law also establishes that the use of THC in edibles and beverages can be regulated by local entities. The project seeks to update the current Tobacco Policy to include Cannabis and to develop policy to regulate the sale of THC edibles and beverages.

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