State Law Tracker · Minnesota

Cannabis and hemp law in Minnesota

In Minnesota, recreational cannabis is legal, medical cannabis is legal, and delta-8 THC is restricted.

Last verified October 24, 2026 · Last major change August 2026

RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Restricted

Is recreational cannabis legal in Minnesota?

Legal. Legal since Aug. 1, 2023; state-licensed stores opened in Sept. 2025 and the first city-owned store opened in Anoka in Feb. 2026. A May 2026 omnibus law (SF 4401) revised licensing, mostly effective Aug. 1, 2026.

Is medical cannabis legal in Minnesota?

Legal. Program since 2014, now run by the Office of Cannabis Management; a 2026 law created medical endorsements so licensed cannabis businesses can grow, make and sell medical products.

What are the rules for hemp products in Minnesota?

Lower-potency hemp edibles (5 mg THC per serving, 50 mg per package; beverages 10 mg per container) are sold to adults 21+ by state-licensed retailers; regulators say the federal hemp change does not alter their state legality.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Minnesota?

Restricted. Lower-potency hemp edibles may not contain converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 (delta-9 THC made from CBD is allowed); hemp products containing them may be sold only by licensed cannabis retailers.

What happens if you break the law in Minnesota?

Up to 2 oz in public (2 lb at home) is legal for adults 21+; more than 2 oz up to 4 oz in public is a petty misdemeanor with a fine of up to $300 and no jail.

Sources

  1. assets.senate.mn/summ/chapter/2026/0/2026%20Chapter%20123%20Act%20Summary.pdf
  2. mn.gov/ocm/assets/Federal_hemp_changes_handout_v1.1_tcm1202-766683.pdf
  3. mn.gov/ocm/consumers/lphe-products/
  4. www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/152.0263
  5. www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/342.01
⚠︎ Federal law — affects every state A federal funding law signed in November 2025 (Public Law 119-37) narrows the legal definition of hemp, and a stopgap funding law signed September 2, 2026 (Public Law 119-103) split its start into two dates. On November 12, 2026, products containing cannabinoids that a cannabis plant cannot produce naturally, such as THC-O, fall outside it. The rest takes effect December 11, 2026, including the exclusion of chemically converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, a 0.3% limit measured as total THC (including THCA), and a limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. State rules apply on top of the federal law. Sources: Public Law 119-103, Sec. 2019 · Congressional Research Service · Akerman LLP
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