The Business of Cannabis

After Losing Its License, Minnesota’s First Cannabis Testing Lab Exits Pot Industry

Jun 17, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region

One of Minnesota’s longstanding cannabis testing labs has ended its cannabis and hemp testing program following regulatory troubles. Legend Technical Services announced this week it has shut down its cannabis testing program. This comes weeks after the state’s cannabis agency froze Legend’s cannabis testing license after the lab failed to complete compliance requirements.

“We no longer see the Minnesota Cannabis Program fitting with our long-term corporate plans for the laboratory and consulting services at LEGEND,” Legend said in a written statement. “Under the current regulatory framework, we do not see foresee an ability to continue to meet our client expectations in an economically viable manner.”

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