Medical cannabis endorsement requirements modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's medical cannabis endorsement requirements, primarily affecting businesses that cultivate, process, or sell medical cannabis products. It updates rules for retail endorsements by requiring retailers to employ either a licensed pharmacist or a certified medical cannabis consultant to provide final authorization for patient product distribution. The legislation also clarifies that retail businesses must verify patient registry enrollment and confirm proper product selection through consultation with qualified medical professionals before dispensing cannabis. Additionally, the bill mandates that all medical cannabis products undergo safety, potency, and consistency testing at approved facilities before being distributed to patients. These changes aim to standardize oversight and ensure qualified professionals oversee the final approval of medical cannabis products for patients.