Politics & Government

MN Board Of Pharmacy Files Lawsuit Against Companies Selling THC Products That "Far Exceed" Legal Limits

The lawsuit alleges the businesses also violated state law because the gummies resemble products marketed to children, which is prohibited.

(WCCO)

December 6, 2022

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy on Monday announced it filed a civil lawsuit against three companies, alleging they have been selling and manufacturing THC edibles with a potency that far exceeds the legal limits.

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State law only allows the sale of up to 5 milligrams of hemp-derived THC per serving and 50 milligrams per container, but the board during an investigation found the Northland Vapor stores in Moorhead and Bemidji were selling "Death by Gummy Bears" that had 100 milligrams per serving and upwards of 50 times the legal limit in a single package.

The lawsuit alleges the businesses also violated state law because the gummies resemble products marketed to children, which is prohibited.

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