Office of Cannabis Management included as an agency for the purpose of having a government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments.

HF 1310 adds the Office of Cannabis Management to Minnesota's list of state agencies required to establish government-to-government relationships with Tribal governments. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to include the Office of Cannabis Management in the statutory definition of "agency" under section 10.65, meaning it must now formally consult with Minnesota's 11 federally recognized Tribal governments on policies affecting them. The key mechanism requires the Office to proactively engage Tribal governments through direct communication and consider their input as part of decision-making for cannabis-related matters. This change directly affects the Office of Cannabis Management and the Tribal governments listed in the bill (including Mille Lacs Band, Red Lake Nation, and others), ensuring cannabis regulation includes Tribal consultation. The bill does not change cannabis laws but mandates a specific process for Tribal engagement.