Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

Minnesota

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Legal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Legal

Seed Legality

Uniquely open: cannabis seed may be sold outside dispensaries under the MN Seed Law; adults grow 8 plants at home.
Hemp seeds
Legal
Marijuana seeds
Legal
Sale
Legal
Transacting
Legal
Gifting
Legal

Minnesota's Department of Agriculture takes the position that cannabis seed (from plants over 0.3% THC) may be sold by any seller — not only OCM-licensed businesses — provided the sale complies with the Minnesota Seed Law (Minn. Stat. 21.80–21.92, labeler permit and labeling requirements) and applicable Chapter 342 rules. Under Minn. Stat. 342.09, adults 21+ may cultivate up to 8 plants (4 mature) at home and gift limited amounts of cannabis to other adults without remuneration. Since Dec. 1, 2025, OCM Guidance Memo GM-2025-05 requires licensed cultivators to source propagative material from OCM-authorized sources in Metrc. Hemp cultivation requires an MDA license under Minn. Stat. ch. 18K, with hemp propagule sales subject to Minn. R. 1565.1000 COA requirements.

Key law:
Minn. Stat. 342.09; Minn. Stat. 21.80–21.92 (Seed Law); Minn. Stat. ch. 18K
Last reviewed:
July 3, 2026
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.

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