Minnesota Pharmacy Board announced on Monday that it had filed one civil action against three companies allegedly violating Minnesota’s edible cannabinoid laws.

Under state law, an edible cannabinoid product is any product intended to be eaten by humans or consumed as a beverage, contains a cannabinoid in combination with food ingredients, and is “not a drug.”

By law, “an edible cannabinoid product sold in Minnesota may contain no more than five milligrams of hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in a single serving, or more than 50 milligrams total per package.” according to to a press release.

What happened

During an investigation, the Board determined that defendants Northland Vapor Company Moorhead LLC, Northland Vapor Company Bemidji LLC and Wonky Confections LLC (collectively “Northern Steam” and operated by Brad Erpelding), sold a product, “Death by Gummy Bears,” which contained 100 milligrams per serving and more than 50 times the legal limit in a single package, reported CBS MN News.

“To our Minnesota compatriots, we encourage you to exercise caution when purchasing and consuming cannabinoid edible products,” he said Jill PhillipsExecutive Director of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, noting dosage ceilings.

What does the lawsuit say?

The lawsuit claims that “Northland Vapor” has also violated state laws because its cannabis edibles resemble products marketed to children, which is totally prohibited. “THC products that exceed the limits can be extremely potent, making inadvertent consumption and consumption by children particularly dangerous,” said Phillips, adding that the board has received a court order to destroy an estimated $7 Millions of dollars in violation of state law.

However, “there is no evidence of harm resulting from the proper use of Northland products. The state’s efforts to suggest otherwise are shameful,” said Tyler Leverington, the defendant’s attorney, who…