Our Mission

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission will establish the Leech Lake Nation as the tribal model for a regulatory program that stimulates business growth while preserving safe consumer access to cannabis and cannabis products.

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Regulatory Authority

The Commission derives its authority from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cannabis Ordinance and associated administrative regulations. Under this authority, the LLCRC is empowered to license, regulate, inspect, and enforce all cannabis-related operations within tribal jurisdiction, including the adoption of rules, investigation of violations, and issuance of penalties where necessary.

Scope of Regulation

The Commission oversees all aspects of the cannabis industry within Leech Lake Band lands, including but not limited to:

  • Cultivation
  • Manufacturing and processing
  • Retail dispensary operations
  • Transportation and distribution
  • Laboratory testing
  • Inventory tracking and compliance systems

The LLCRC ensures that all licensed operations adhere to established regulatory standards from seed to sale.

Commission Members

Steven Day
Chairperson
Kirsten Wittmann
Vice-chair
Ben Benoit
Secretary
Stephen Howard
Commissioner
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Governing Documents

These documents establish the legal and regulatory framework governing cannabis activities within the jurisdiction of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and are available for public review.

Regulations & Tribal Code

Have Questions?

If you have a question about licensing requirements and regulations, send us a message.