Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the second Tribal-state compact authorized under state statute. The agreement outlines how the state of Minnesota and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe will promote a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship to regulate cannabis and promote public health and safety.
In establishing Minnesota’s cannabis law, the state Legislature directed the governor to negotiate intergovernmental agreements—cannabis compacts—with Tribal Nations sharing territory with Minnesota to enhance public health and safety, ensure a lawful and well-regulated cannabis market, encourage economic development, and provide financial benefits to both the state and Tribal Nations.
“This is an exciting development in the rollout of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market,” said OCM Executive Director Eric Taubel. “The many newly licensed businesses preparing to open their doors to adult-use customers are eager to partner with Mille Lacs. This compact will open up unique opportunities that benefit the state, Mille Lacs, state-licensed businesses, and Minnesota cannabis consumers. We look forward to seeing these unique and innovative partnerships develop and flourish across the state.”
While each Tribal-state compact reflects the uniqueness of each Tribal Nation, all compacts include the same commitments to prioritizing public health and safety through product testing, data collection and analysis, ensuring consistency for consumers across Minnesota’s cannabis market.
