STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Cannabis Laws in Minnesota
Is weed legal in Minnesota? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Minnesota? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
Cannabis is currently recreational in Minnesota (MN). Retail sales began 2025.
Adults in Minnesota may possess up to 2 oz flower, 8g concentrate of cannabis.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | 2 oz flower, 8g concentrate |
| Home Growing | 8 plants |
| Medical Program | Active |
| Dispensaries | ~50 licensed dispensaries |
Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis through HF 100 in May 2023, with retail sales beginning in 2025. Adults 21+ may possess 2 ounces in public, 2 pounds at home, and grow 8 plants. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) oversees the industry. Expungement provisions are included for prior cannabis convictions.
Possession over 2 oz (up to 2 lbs) is a misdemeanor. Over 2 lbs is a gross misdemeanor or felony. Public consumption in prohibited areas is a petty misdemeanor.
Minnesota's medical cannabis program, established in 2014, is among the more restrictive — originally limited to pill and oil form. Recent changes expanded product types and qualifying conditions.
Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis via HF 100 in May 2023, signed by Governor Tim Walz. Possession became legal immediately, but licensed retail sales began in early 2025.
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) began accepting applications for adult-use licenses in 2024. Social equity provisions reserve a significant portion of initial licenses for underrepresented applicants.
Despite recreational legality in Minnesota, cannabis remains federally illegal. Employers can — and many do — still require drug tests.
The most common pre-employment test in Minnesota is the urine test, which can detect THC metabolites for up to 30 days in regular users. See: How long does THC stay in urine?
