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Welcome to Minnesota, where the lakes are clear, the accents are charming, and the government regulations are about as clear as hemp-infused Jell-O. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has graced us with their latest memo, attempting to guide hemp businesses through the new licensing process. Spoiler alert: it does no such thing.
In true Minnesota Nice fashion, the memo says a lot without actually saying anything, leaving hemp entrepreneurs across the state scratching their heads and muttering, “Oh, for cute.”
The Great Edible Mystery
The OCM has declared that only “edibles, including beverages,” will be allowed under the new lower-potency hemp license. But what, pray tell, counts as an edible? Is a drink enhancer an edible? What about a 750ml bottle of infused water? Does it have to be bite-sized, or can it just be anything you shove in your mouth?
Instead of defining the term, the OCM has decided to leave us with a passive-aggressive “Well, you figure it out.” It’s like being invited to a potluck and told to “bring something edible.” Sure, Karen, I’ll bring my famous mystery casserole. Hope you like surprises.
Hemp Concentrates: The Undefined Elephant in the Room
The memo references “hemp concentrate,” but does it explain what that means? Of course not! In the world of OCM logic, everyone should just magically know.
Here’s the reality: all concentrates are above 0.3% THC during production. They’re remediated to bring final products into compliance with federal regulations. But does the OCM acknowledge this industry-standard process? Nope. Instead, it’s like they’re saying, “Oh, you do that? Huh, we didn’t think about that. Maybe just…don’t?”
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