Minnesota Legislature Approves Recreational Marijuana Bill, Awaits Governor's Signature

Minnesota is set to become the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana after the state Senate approved a bill that would allow adults aged 21 and over to possess up to two ounces of marijuana flower in public and two pounds at home starting August 1. The bill would also establish an Office of Cannabis Management to regulate and oversee the sale of cannabis products in the state. The legislation would also expunge low-level marijuana convictions and establish a review board to determine eligibility for higher-level offenses. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has said he plans to sign the bill into law.