Fox 9 News recently featured Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss as a contributor in their coverage of Minnesota’s hemp industry challenges. New testing regulations requiring in-state lab certification are creating bottlenecks for over 6,000 cannabis and hemp businesses. With only three licensed labs, and just two capable of conducting all necessary tests, the industry faces potential delays of 8 to 16 weeks starting January 1. Moss highlighted concerns about significant market disruptions, noting products may struggle to reach consumers due to testing backlogs. Industry insiders are calling for deadline extensions, although it remains uncertain whether state regulators will take action.
