Appeals court asks for more information about cannabis license lottery
The Minnesota Court of Appeals is asking state regulators for more information about how they determined eligibility for the state’s first cannabis license lottery. Several social equity applicants hoping to get one of the preapproval licenses sued after the Office of Cannabis Management denied their applications.
Will the delayed cannabis license lottery slow the rollout of Minnesota’s marijuana market?
The lottery’s postponement, however long it may be, delays the start of plant cultivation. That could lead to less supply for retailers when the market opens next year.
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 before it was scheduled to take place — after several people alleged they were unlawfully denied from participating in it.
Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court
The move comes after a district court judge this week blocked a state lottery to choose which social equity applicants would be pre-licensed to start up cannabis businesses.
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 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.
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’s Cannabis License Pre-approval Lottery On Hold After Lawsuit
Minnesota’s cannabis license pre-approval lottery scheduled for Tuesday is on hold. At least ten applicants filed a lawsuit against the Office of Cannabis Management, saying the state inappropriately rejected applicants.
Minnesota’s first lottery for cannabis business licenses delayed amid litigation
A Ramsey County judge’s decision to delay the lottery could affect the launch of Minnesota’s retail marijuana market.
MN cannabis lottery blocked by judge
Minnesota’s first cannabis lottery will not happen as scheduled on Tuesday morning. A judge granted a temporary pause after several people filed lawsuits claiming they were unfairly excluded. The state seemed to be moving really slowly since legalization last year,
Judge halts cannabis license lottery meant to be precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch
A planned lottery to give some would-be cannabis business owners a licensing head start won’t go forward early this week after a judge halted the process Monday.
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 ...
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Report: Minnesota Lottery needs to tighten up how it regulates retailers
Minnesota’s Office of the Legislative Auditor reports that the Minnesota State Lottery generally complies with requirements, ...
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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 ...