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    November 2023

    Cannabis in Minnesota

    To date, 24 states and the District of Colombia have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use. Minnesota's landmark legislation legalizing recreational cannabis (Laws of Minnesota 2023, chap. 63) was signed by Governor Tim Walz on May 30, 2023. The new law authorizes the possession, consumption, and sale of cannabis for adults 21 and over, and establishes a regulatory framework for these products under the newly created Office of Cannabis Management. The new law also continues to make provision for the use and sale of lower-dose cannabis and hemp products, which began to proliferate in Minnesota following changes made by the Legislature in 2022. Recreational marijuana dispensaries are not expected to open until 2024 or 2025. Tribal governments in Minnesota can craft their own cannabis policies, and some have already opened dispensaries.

    The Library recently added the 2023-2024 edition of the Cannabis Law Deskbook from the Attorney General Alliance. Contributing authors are experienced public sector attorneys and regulators from over a dozen state and local jurisdictions across the country who are subject-matter experts in cannabis law and policy. The deskbook addresses areas of cannabis law and policy most relevant to those readers interested in this dynamic field of law. This reference book is available for short-term loan.

    We also received an updated House Research publication: Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program, October 2023.  And Minnesota's Legislative Budget Office (LBO) published Local Impact Note Request: HF 100 (Stephenson)/SF 73 (Port) - Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, October 13, 2023.  The LBO surveyed local units of government across Minnesota to gather information about the fiscal impact after legalization and received a total of 68 individual responses from cities and counties.

    Other recent publications on the topic include:

    For additional background information and a timeline of Minnesota legislative action, the Library has a comprehensive issue guide to Cannabis. The guide features key resources pertaining to medical cannabis, cannabinoids and hemp, as well as recreational marijuana. Books and reports in the Library's collection are highlighted, in addition to articles and internet resources.  

    Please contact us with questions, for research assistance, or to borrow these books and reports or any of the other materials on this month's list: library@lrl.mn.gov or 651-296-8338.

    New & Notable Books and Reports

    Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a link to the document. However, some of the documents may be very long. You can request to borrow our print copy of any of the items by selecting the check-box and clicking on the "Request Items" button.

    Agriculture

    Farm to Foodshelf (F2F) Quarterly Reporting. Second Harvest Heartland.   Minn. Publication 23-1889.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 43 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(j)(3)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231889.pdf

    Greenbook. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. 2023. S494.5.S86 G73 2023. Minn. Publication 23-1799.

    Arts

    Minnesota State Arts Board Annual Report. Minn. State Arts Board. 2023. NX24.M6 M58a 2023. Minn. Publication 23-1819.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 129D.02 Subd. 5https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231819.pdf

    Building Codes & Construction

    International Building Code. International Code Council. 2018. Ref K3538.A15 I5 2018.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    International Existing Building Code. International Code Council. 2018. Ref KF5701 .S624 2017.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    International Fire Code. International Code Council. 2018. Ref K3674 .I58 2018.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    International Fuel Gas Code. International Code Council. 2018. Ref K3542 .I573 2018.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    International Mechanical Code. International Code Council. 2018. Ref K3542 .I55 2018.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Children/Youth/Families

    Mach, Annie. Child Care Assistance: An Overview. House Research. November 2023. HQ778.65.M6 C454 2023. Minn. Publication 23-1797.

    Review of Minnesota Child Deaths and Near Fatalities Related to Child Maltreatment. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2015. HV6626.53.M6 R48 2012/2013. Minn. Publication 23-1825.

    Clear Writing & Communication

    "Good" Flag, "Bad" Flag: How to Design a Great Flag. North American Vexillological Association. 2020. Ref CR101 .K39 2020.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    ALWD Guide to Legal Citation. Wolters Kluwer. 2021. Ref KF245 .A45 2021.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Garner, Bryan A. Legal Writing in Plain English: A Text with Exercises. University of Chicago. 2023. Ref KF250 .G373 2023.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Garner, Bryan A. The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style. West Academic Publishing. 2023. Ref KF250 .G375 2023.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Crime & Corrections

    Automobile Theft Prevention Grant Program. Minn. Dept. of Commerce.  HV6661.M6 M55 2022. Minn. Publication 23-1578.
    Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 488 Art. 6 Sec. 7 (Minn. Stat. 65B.84 Subd. 2 (prev. 299A.75 Subd. 2))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231578.pdf
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 6 Sec. 22 (Minn. Stat. 325E.21 Subd. 1(g))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231578.pdf

    Lembcke, Lynn. City of Maplewood Police Department, Maplewood, Minnesota: Agreed-upon Procedures. Legislative Commission on Data Practices; Lynn Lembcke Consulting; Maplewood Police Department. November 15, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1837.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231837.pdf

    City of St. Paul Police Department Portable Recording System (PRS) Biennial Audit Findings Summary. Local Government Information Systems; St. Paul Police Department. November 17, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1851.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231851.pdf

    Criminal Gang Investigative Data System (Gang Pointer File) Audit Report. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. October 1, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1745.
    Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 383 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 299C.091 Subd. 4(a))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231745.pdf

    Lembcke, Lynn. Independent Audit Report of the Watonwan County Sheriff's Office Portable Recording System (Body Worn Cameras). Lynn Lembcke Consulting; Watonwan County Sheriff's Office. November 15, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1838.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231838.pdf

    Gazelka, Daniel E. Independent Auditor's Report: Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Police Department [Body-Worn Camera Program]. Rampart Defense, LLC; Prairie Island Tribal Police Department. November 13, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1827.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231827.pdf

    Lembcke, Lynn. Independent Auditor's Report: Redwood County Sheriff's Office Body-Worn Camera Program (BWCs). Lynn Lembcke Consulting; Redwood County Sheriff's Office. November 5, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1853.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231853.pdf

    Independent Auditor's Report: St. James Police Department Office Body-Worn Camera Program (BWCs). Lynn Lembcke Consulting; St. James Police Department. November 5, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1748.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231748.pdf

    Gazelka, Daniel E. Independent Auditor's Report: Warroad Police Department [Body Worn Camera Program]. Warroad Police Department; Rampart Defense, LLC. November 14, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1828.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231828.pdf

    MINNCOR Annual Report. MINNCOR.   Minn. Publication 23-1770.

    West Saint Paul Police Department 2021 Body Worn Camera (BWC) Audit: Executive Summary Report. Legislative Commission on Data Practices; Minnesota Security Consortium; West Saint Paul Police Department. November 7, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1749.
    Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231749.pdf

    Demographics & Population

    World Almanac and Book of Facts. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. 2023. Ref AY67.N5 W7 2024.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Education-Higher

    Choosing a College: College Programs & Profiles. Office of Higher Education. 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1767.

    Educating for the Future Annual Report. Office of Higher Education. October 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1746.
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws Chap. 69 Art. 3 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 135A.012 Subd. 5)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231746.pdf

    Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority Annual Financial Report. Minn. Higher Education Facilities Authority. [2023].  Minn. Publication 23-1831.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 136A.42https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231831.pdf

    Education-K-12

    English Learner Education in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Education.   Minn. Publication 23-1750.

    Legislative Report on Safe Routes to School. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. October 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1774.
    Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 3 Sec. 45 Subd. 8 (Minn. Stat. 174.40 Subd. 8)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231774.pdf

    St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund Association 5-Year Experience Study. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund. March 1, 2018.  Minn. Publication 23-1495.

    St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund Association Actuarial Valuation. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund. October 23, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1740.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231740.pdf

    Elderly

    Minnesota Board on Aging: Senior Nutrition Program: Performance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. November 2023. HJ9865 .A27 no. 23-04. Minn. Publication 23-1778.

    Elections

    Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board Annual Report. Minn. Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. November 2023. JK1991.5.M6 M55a 2022/2023. Minn. Publication 23-1739.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 10A.02 Subd. 8 (a)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231739.pdf

    Energy Issues

    Eligible Federal Funding Opportunities under State Competitiveness Fund Match Program. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. November 15, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1829.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 24 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(b) (Minn. Stat. 216C.391 Subd. 3(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231829.pdf

    Environment/Natural Resources

    Goldfarb, Ben. Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. W. W. Norton and Company. 2023. TD195.R63 G65 2023.

    National Lakes Assessment. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. November 2020.  Minn. Publication 23-1777.

    Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals of Concern in Minnesota Lakes. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 2021.  Minn. Publication 23-1775.

    Water Quality Strategic Plan for the Red River Basin: Final Report to the State of Minnesota Pursuant to Session Laws for Bill HF2052. Red River Basin Commission. [2018].  Minn. Publication 23-1743.
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 2https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231743.pdf

    Fires & Fire Fighters

    Fire in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety; Fire Marshal Division.   Minn. Publication 23-1826.

    Gender Issues

    Colker, Ruth. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and the Law in a Nutshell. West Academic Publishing. 2024. KF4754.5 .C65 2024.

    Governing/Government-State

    Labor and Industry Interagency Agreements and Transfers. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. October 15, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1762.
    Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231762.pdf

    Government Finance

    Eligible Federal Funding Opportunities under State Competitiveness Fund Match Program. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. November 15, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1829.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 24 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(b) (Minn. Stat. 216C.391 Subd. 3(b))https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231829.pdf

    Municipal Construction and Development Fee Revenue and Expenses Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry.   Minn. Publication 23-1854.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 326B.145 (previously 16B.685)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231854.pdf

    Health Care

    Medical Education and Research Cost (MERC) Grant Distribution. Minn. Dept. of Health. September 8, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1818.
    Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 245 Art. 2 Sec. 10 (Minn. Stat. 62J.692 Subd. 5)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231818.pdf

    Minnesota County Health Tables. Minn. Dept. of Health. February 15, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1798.

    Minnesota Refugee Health Report. Refugee Health Program. June 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1761.

    Sunderman, Sarah. Publicly Provided Mental Health Services in Minnesota. House Research. November 2023. RA790.65.M6 P835 2023. Minn. Publication 23-1796.

    Historic Preservation

    St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board Biennial Report. St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board. May 10, 2020.  Minn. Publication 23-1849.
    Mandated by: 1988 Minn. Laws Chap. 684 Art. 1 (Minn. Stat. 138.763)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231849.pdf

    Housing & Real Estate

    State HFA Factbook. National Council of State Housing Agencies. 2023. HD7293.Z9 S73 2023.

    Immigrants & Refugees

    Minnesota Refugee Health Report. Refugee Health Program. June 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1761.

    Infrastructure

    Goldfarb, Ben. Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. W. W. Norton and Company. 2023. TD195.R63 G65 2023.

    Klinenberg, Eric. Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life. Broadway Books. 2019. HC79.C3 K55 2019.

    Judicial Administration/Courts

    Survey of Judicial Salaries. National Center for State Courts. August 2023. KF8777.N27 2023 July.

    Labor & Employment Issues

    Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws. U.S. Dept. of Labor. July 2023. Ref KF3675.Z95 S53.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Legislatures

    Minnesota Legislative Manual. Minn. Secretary of State. [2023].  Minn. Publication 23-1591.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 5.08https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231591.pdf

    LGBTQ+ Issues

    Colker, Ruth. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and the Law in a Nutshell. West Academic Publishing. 2024. KF4754.5 .C65 2024.

    Marijuana/Cannabis

    Cannabis Law Deskbook. Thomson Reuters. 2023. Ref KF3891.M2 C36 2023.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Klarqvist, Elisabeth. Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Program. House Research. October 2023. KFM5774.5.M3 M56 2023. Minn. Publication 23-1731.

    Minnesota History

    Bring Warm Clothes: Letters and Photos from Minnesota's Past. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2023. F606 .B837 2023.

    Parks & Recreation

    Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Laws, Rules and Regulations. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources.   Minn. Publication 23-1771.

    Political Parties

    National Party Conventions. CQ Press. 2010. Ref JK2255 .N373 2010.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Politics/Public Policy

    Lukianoff, Greg and Rikki Schlott. The Canceling of the American Mind: Cancel Culture Undermines Trust and Threatens Us All--But There Is a Solution. Simon & Schuster. 2023. HM1176 .L86 2023.

    Privacy

    The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age. W. W. Norton and Company. 2022. KF1262 .C58 2022.

    Public Employees

    Minnesota State Employees Retirement Fund 4-Year Experience Study. Minn. State Retirement System. June 29, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1490.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3(c)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231490.pdf

    Public Welfare

    Farm to Foodshelf (F2F) Quarterly Reporting. Second Harvest Heartland.   Minn. Publication 23-1889.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 43 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(j)(3)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231889.pdf

    Minnesota Board on Aging: Senior Nutrition Program: Performance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. November 2023. HJ9865 .A27 no. 23-04. Minn. Publication 23-1778.

    Retirement Income

    Minnesota State Employees Retirement Fund 4-Year Experience Study. Minn. State Retirement System. June 29, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1490.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3(c)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231490.pdf

    St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund Association 5-Year Experience Study. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund. March 1, 2018.  Minn. Publication 23-1495.

    St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund Association Actuarial Valuation. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund. October 23, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1740.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231740.pdf

    St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund: GASB Statements No. 67 and No. 68 Accounting and Financial Reporting on Pensions. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund. October 20, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1741.

    State By State Comparisons

    "Good" Flag, "Bad" Flag: How to Design a Great Flag. North American Vexillological Association. 2020. Ref CR101 .K39 2020.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Traffic Safety

    Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1769.

    Transportation

    Assessment of Environmental Effects (AOEE). Metropolitan Airports Commission. October 17, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1810.
    Mandated by: 1988 Minn. Laws Chap. 664 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 473.614)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231810.pdf

    Capital Improvement Program Assessment of Environmental Effects (AOEE). Metropolitan Airports Commission. October 11, 2022.  Minn. Publication 23-1627.
    Mandated by: 1988 Minn. Laws Chap. 664 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 473.614)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231627.pdf

    Cleaning & Repair Standards Report. Metro Transit. September 27, 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1773.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 68 Art. 4 Sec. 95 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 473.412 Subd. 3)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231773.pdf

    Goldfarb, Ben. Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. W. W. Norton and Company. 2023. TD195.R63 G65 2023.

    Legislative Report on Safe Routes to School. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. October 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1774.
    Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 3 Sec. 45 Subd. 8 (Minn. Stat. 174.40 Subd. 8)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231774.pdf

    Transit Service Intervention Project ... Status Report. Metropolitan Council. October 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1772.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 68 Art. 4 Sec. 113 Subd. 7https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231772.pdf

    Transit Service Intervention Project ... Status Report. Metropolitan Council. November 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1835.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 68 Art. 4 Sec. 113 Subd. 7https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231835.pdf

    Tribal Issues

    Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives: Policy, Best and Emerging Practices, and Current Issues in Minnesota. Wilder Research Center. August 2023.  Minn. Publication 23-1765.

    Urban Issues

    Municipal Construction and Development Fee Revenue and Expenses Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry.   Minn. Publication 23-1854.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 326B.145 (previously 16B.685)https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/mandated/231854.pdf

    Klinenberg, Eric. Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life. Broadway Books. 2019. HC79.C3 K55 2019.

    New Periodicals

    Independent Review, The. Quarterly