Cannabis in Minnesota

What this means for cannabis in Minnesota

Minnesota's rules should be read by access type: adult-use status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Adult-use access: adult-use cannabis is legalized in 2023, and retail sales started in 2025.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2014; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Adults 21+ can possess up to 2 oz public, 2 lbs home of cannabis flower.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is permitted in Minnesota. Plant limit: 8 per adult. 4 mature, 4 immature
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Minnesota. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.
• Regulator to verify: Office of Cannabis Management.
• State note: HF 100 passed 2023. Sales expected early 2025.

Recreational Use in Minnesota

Recreational use is legal in Minnesota since 2023. Adults can possess up to 2 oz public, 2 lbs home. Retail sales began in 2025.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Minnesota. Sales are regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Minnesota

Medical cannabis is legal in Minnesota since 2014. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Minnesota program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Office of Cannabis Management. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Minnesota. Plant limit: 8 per adult. 4 mature, 4 immature

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Minnesota. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Minnesota.

Cannabis by City in Minnesota

City-specific guides covering local dispensary access, ordinances, and community context.

Cannabis Questions in Minnesota

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Minnesota, including the listed regulator: Office of Cannabis Management. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.