Minnesota Cannabis Laws

Legal — Recreational & Medical

Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in May 2023 through HF 100, becoming the 23rd state to do so. The law went into effect August 1, 2023, allowing possession and home growing. Licensed retail sales are being phased in, with the first dispensaries expected to open in early 2025. The state also has a medical program.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Quick Facts

Minimum Age	21+ (recreational)
Purchase Limits (Rec)	2 oz of flower in public, 2 lbs at home. 8g of concentrate, 800mg THC in edibles.
Purchase Limits (Med)	A 90-day supply as determined by patient's healthcare practitioner
Delivery Allowed	Yes
Home Growing	Adults 21+ may grow up to 8 plants, with no more than 4 being mature (flowering). Must be in an enclosed, locked area.
Public Consumption	Prohibited in public places, including sidewalks, parks, and restaurants. Private property only.
ID Requirements	Valid government-issued photo ID showing age 21+
Tourist Rules	Tourists 21+ may possess cannabis within legal limits. Retail availability depends on licensed store openings.
Penalties	Legal possession within limits. Over the possession limit but under a threshold amount is a petty misdemeanor ($300 fine). Larger amounts escalate to misdemeanor or felony.
Tax Info	Recreational: 10% state cannabis tax plus 6.875% state sales tax plus local taxes. Medical: standard sales tax only.

Medical Cannabis Program

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Tourette's, ALS, seizures, MS, Crohn's, terminal illness, intractable pain, PTSD, autism, Alzheimer's, sickle cell disease, and chronic pain.

How to Get a Card

Patients must be certified by a registered healthcare practitioner and enroll in the program through the Minnesota Department of Health.

Cannabis in Minnesota

Minnesota's recreational cannabis law was a landmark moment for the Midwest. Governor Tim Walz signed HF 100 in May 2023, creating the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to regulate the new market. While possession and home growing became legal on August 1, 2023, licensed retail stores are still being rolled out as the OCM processes license applications.

Minnesota's law includes robust social equity provisions and allows for various license types including microbusinesses and cannabis events.

Next steps: compare dispensaries in Minnesota, how to find a licensed dispensary, what to bring to a dispensary, and browse all state cannabis pages.

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Official License Lookup

Verify a dispensary's license on the official Minnesota website:

Visit Minnesota Cannabis Regulator