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CLOQUET, Min. – The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has signed a Tribal-State Cannabis Compact with the State of Minnesota.

The deal was facilitated by the Office of Cannabis Management.

The compact outlines how both governments will, “advance lawful, cooperative, and mutually respectful cannabis regulation while promoting public health and safety.”

The compact allows the Band to expand its cannabis operations beyond Tribal lands and participate in Minnesota’s regulated adult-use cannabis market.

Under the compact, the Fond du Lac Band will be authorized to:

• Open up to eight off-reservation retail cannabis locations
• Sell cannabis products statewide through licensed distributors and retailers
• Participate in state-led compliance, testing, and inspection protocols
• Operate with the same privileges and responsibilities as other adult-use licensees

In announcing the deal Chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Bruce M. Savage said, “This compact is more than a regulatory agreement. It reflects our Tribal sovereignty, our values as Anishinaabe people, and our vision for economic self-determination. It also affirms the respect and responsibility that define government-to-government relationships, and reinforces our role as leaders in building a safe and inclusive cannabis marketplace for our community and beyond.”

Savage also said in a news release from the State of Minnesota, “Our Fond du Lac Band has invested significant time and effort to help shape a fair and equitable agreement that upholds our values and affirms our commitment to responsible cannabis regulation in Minnesota.”

A Band news release also said, “The cannabis compact is expected to generate lasting benefits for the Fond du Lac Band community, including new employment opportunities across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and regulatory sectors.”

Office of Cannabis Management Executive Director Eric Taubel said, “Minnesota’s cannabis market is coming together as important partnerships fall into place, creating opportunities for mutual prosperity for Minnesotans and citizens of Tribal Nations… The compact between the state and the Fond du Lac Band builds on our shared commitment to establish a safe and equitable cannabis market that consumers can trust.”