SF3743 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain locations of cannabis businesses prohibition
Related bill: HF3505
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To restrict where cannabis businesses can operate by prohibiting them from locating within 1,000 feet of places used by youth for organized sports and physical activity. This aims to reduce proximity of cannabis commerce to spaces where minors participate in athletics or exercise.
Key Provisions
- The bill adds a new subdivision (3a) to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 342.24.
- A cannabis business may not be located within 1,000 feet of a youth athletic facility.
- The prohibition applies to locations near facilities defined as youth athletic facilities.
Definition of Youth Athletic Facility
- An indoor facility regularly used by minors for:
- playing sports,
- participating in competitive athletics,
- doing physical exercise.
How the Bill Changes Current Law
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 342.24 by adding subdivision 3a, establishing a new proximity restriction for cannabis businesses relative to youth athletic facilities.
Practical Effects and Considerations
- Cannabis businesses seeking to locate will need to survey nearby youth athletic facilities to ensure compliance.
- Local zoning and enforcement may interact with other cannabis-related location rules.
- The definition focuses on indoor facilities used by minors for sports and exercise, which determines the applicability of the restriction.
Relevant Terms cannabis business; 1000 feet; youth athletic facility; indoor facility; minors; playing sports; competitive athletics; physical exercise; Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 342.24; subdivision 3a; location prohibition.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee