Cannabis license application periods and issuance modified.

This bill modifies how cannabis business licenses are issued in Minnesota by setting specific limits and timelines for different license types. It establishes maximum numbers for social equity and general applicant licenses for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and mezzobusinesses before July 2026, while requiring the state office to determine future license counts based on established goals and ensuring social equity applicants receive equal or greater access. The legislation also changes application procedures by mandating advance announcements of licensing periods with specific details, allowing certain license types like wholesalers and transporters to be applied for at any time, and clarifying how applications are processed and rejected for missing information or unpaid fees. These changes directly affect cannabis businesses and applicants seeking to operate in Minnesota's regulated market.