Minnesota became the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize adult-use marijuana after Gov. Tim Walz signed a unique legalization bill into law Tuesday that also permits the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC.
Walz signed the bill at the state capitol while flanked by cannabis advocates as well as former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, a steadfast legalization advocate.
Minnesota just became the 23rd state in the nation to legalize adult-use cannabis.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) May 30, 2023
Minnesota is one of a growing handful of states to legalize cannabis via the legislature rather than with a ballot initiative.
The state does not allow for citizen-initiated ballot questions.
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Delaware, which legalized earlier this year, also did so via its legislature.
Once the law goes into effect Aug. 1, Minnesotans aged 21 and over will be legally able to possess and cultivate
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