Governor Tim Walz and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the signing of a new Tribal- state cannabis compact with for the Bois Forte Band.
“This compact reflects the aligned goals of the Bois Forte Band and the state to further expand our safe, equitable, and diverse cannabis market while preserving the sovereignty and self-determination of the Bois Forte Band,” said OCM executive director Eric Taubel. “We look forward to seeing these partnerships flourish in the months to come as the market continues to mature.”
In Minnesota’s cannabis law, the state Legislature directed the governor to negotiate intergovernmental cooperative agreements and cannabis compacts with Tribal Nations sharing territory with Minnesota to strengthen public health and safety, secure an equitable and well-regulated cannabis market, and provide financial benefits to both the state and Tribal Nations.
