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April 1, 2025
Welcome!
Did you know mushroom products can contain cannabinoids? In this month's newsletter we are touching on a couple of nuanced items including smoking at private clubs and cannabinoid content in mushroom products. Read on for more details and other helpful reminders.
s, Chapter 151.72. Hemp-derived cannabinoid products will continue to be regulated under this chapter until lower-potency hemp edible licenses are issued, approximately six months after rules are finalized.
In this issue:
Final point of sale packaging
This is a reminder that edible cannabinoid products must be sold in packaging that is child-resistant, tamper-evident, and opaque. If the original packaging does not meet this requirement, it can be placed in an additional package or container that is child-resistant, tamper-evident, and opaque, at the final point of sale to a customer. The requirement that packaging be child-resistant does not apply to products intended to be consumed as a beverage.
Check out our Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Compliance Quick Guide for more information about current packaging requirements.
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Smoking at private clubs
Generally, the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (MCIAA) prohibits smoking, including vaping, in indoor public places and workplaces. There are very few exceptions to this prohibition, none of which apply to private clubs; therefore, smoking indoors at a private club is prohibited.
A private club is a “place of employment” under state law, as it is “an indoor area in which two or more individuals perform any type of service for consideration of payment, or gratuitously perform services for which individuals are ordinarily paid.”
Did you know? Mushroom products often contain THC!
OCM inspection staff has observed an increase in mushroom products being offered for sale throughout the state. The packaging and labeling for many of these products make it difficult to tell if they contain any hemp-derived cannabinoids, but with a closer look, you will often find they do. Any mushroom products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids are subject to and must comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72. There may be other statutes that apply to these products that are not overseen by OCM.
To tell if a mushroom product contains hemp-derived cannabinoids, look for these common indicators on the package or label that can be easily overlooked:
- Statement saying “2018 Farm Bill compliant.”
- Ingredients stating hemp derived cannabinoids or hemp extract.
- A cannabis leaf symbol or the terms “D9” or “D8”, printed on the package
- States “sativa” or “indica” on package.
If there is a scannable QR code on the package you can look at the certificate of analysis (COA) for cannabinoid content or visit the website printed on the label.
In addition, mushroom products have been the subject of a ase be diligent in vetting all products before you put them on your shelves. Thank you for taking a closer look at all types of products you offer for sale, helping to ensure safety and compliance with Minnesota regulations.
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