Minnesota

Overview

Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis in 2023, and possession and home grow became legal that August. Licensed retail sales began statewide in September 2025 under the Office of Cannabis Management. Adults 21+ may possess up to two ounces of flower in public and up to two pounds at home, and may grow up to eight plants per household, with no more than four mature. The state also regulates hemp-derived THC edibles and beverages.

Last reviewed October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

What's Legal

Public consumption is a petty misdemeanor; consumption is permitted on private property.

Possession Limits

2 oz flower; 8g concentrate; 800mg THC in edibles in public; up to 2 lbs at home

Home Growing

Up to 8 plants per household (4 mature)

Recent Changes

SF 4401, the 2026 omnibus bill, changes parts of the licensing and supply chain starting January 1, 2027. Hundreds of retail licenses have been issued, but not every licensed location is open yet.

Driving and Cannabis

Driving while impaired by cannabis is illegal in Minnesota, as it is in every state, whether or not the cannabis was obtained legally. Officers may rely on field sobriety tests, drug recognition evaluations, and blood tests, and some states set specific THC limits or zero-tolerance rules. Consuming cannabis in a vehicle and carrying open or unsealed packages where the driver can reach them are commonly prohibited. If you have used cannabis, the safest choice is not to drive.

Crossing State Lines and Federal Law

Taking marijuana across state lines is illegal under federal law, even between two states where cannabis is legal, and it may also violate the law of the state you enter. Marijuana is also prohibited on federal land, in national parks, and at airports under TSA jurisdiction. In 2026 the federal government moved FDA-approved products and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III, but adult-use marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, and rescheduling does not legalize interstate transport. Separate federal changes to the legal definition of hemp take effect in late 2026 and will restrict many intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.

Official Resource

Cannabis laws change often, and limits, penalties, and program rules can differ from what is summarized here. This page is general information, not legal advice. Before you rely on any detail, check the official state source below or consult a licensed attorney in Minnesota.