Department of Cannabis Regulation

Department of Cannabis Regulation

The Mille Lacs Band Department of Cannabis Regulations (DCR) is an independent agency of tribal government establishing regulatory authority over cannabis businesses within the Band’s sovereign territory as well as Compacted Cannabis Activity. The purpose of the DCR is to protect public health and safety, promote safe and responsible cannabis business activities, and ensure all Band cannabis business activities are carried out in compliance with Title 15 of the Mille Lacs Band Statutes, the DCR’s Initial Cannabis Regulations, Tribal-State Compact(s), and all other applicable laws.

Notices

Notices for Draft Regulation

Pursuant to Title 15 - Chapter 5 § 1203(f)(1)(i), the Department of Cannabis Regulation shall give notice of its intent to adopt a regulation related to the Cannabis Code by posting the draft regulation for 30 calendar days. Comment periods give Band members and Band employees an opportunity to comment on draft regulation during a specified period of time. For dates, times, and contact information, please review the notices below.


The comment period for the following ends at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025

CR-2 Business Licensing 2025
CR-2 Business Licensing Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

CR-3 Employee Licensing 2025
CR-3 Employee Licensing Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

CR-4 Vendor Licensing 2025
CR-4 Vendor Licensing Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

CR-5 Product Inventory and Tracking 2025
CR-5 Product Inventory and Tracking Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

CR-8 Product Storage 2025
CR-8 Product Storage Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

CR-14 Marketing Advertising Promotions 2025
CR-14 Marketing Advertising Promotions Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025


The comment period for the following ends at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025

CR-6 Security 2025
CR-6 Security Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

CR-10 Retail 2025
CR-10 Retail Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

CR-12 Cultivation 2025
CR-12 Cultivation Notice of Intent to Adopt 2025

Forms & Resources

Forms/Application instructions pending.

Resources:
Pending coordinated educational programs.
Pending training, technical assistance, and education materials.

Eligible Licensed Activities

The DCR shall only issue cannabis licenses to enrolled Mille Lacs Band Members, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, or any Band-owned subsidiary.

Separately licensed cannabis activities include (§ 1210(a)(2)(i-ix)):

  • Cannabis Cultivator
  • Cannabis Manufacturer
  • Cannabis Wholesale
  • Cannabis Retail (without on-site consumption)
  • Cannabis Retail (with on-site consumption)
  • Cannabis Testing
  • Cannabis Event Organizer
  • Lower-potency Hemp Edible Manufacturer
  • Lower-potency Hemp Edible Retailer

§ 1210(a)(1)(ii), “Vertical integration is allowed such that a single applicant may be issued licenses for each different activity listed in § 1210(a)(2), except where it would violate other provisions of this Code or applicable law.”

DCR BOARD MEMBERS

Krista Klug
Chairperson

Daniel Klapel
Vice-Chairperson

Toya Stewart Downey
Secretary

Jammie Thomas-Rasset
Board Member

Steven LaPrairie
Board Member

Contacts and Office Location

Becky Houle
Executive Director

43408 Oodena Dr.
Onamia, MN 56359

Phone: (218) 591-0435
Email: becky.houle@millelacsband.com