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.


The next DCR Board meeting is Monday, April 14, 2025, 1pm via Teams.

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