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Cannabis and hemp laws

Minnesota

Recreational and medical marijuana legal

Adult use
Legal
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 27, 2026

Minnesota

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Delta-10 THC

Illegal

Limits

Delta-10 THC is not an OCM-approved cannabinoid for LPHE products. Artificially derived cannabinoids are prohibited unless specifically authorized by OCM rulemaking.

Key law

Minn. Stat. ch. 342 (Cannabis Act); SF 4401 (2026); Office of Cannabis Management; artificially derived cannabinoid restrictions

Effective

July 1, 2023

Full rules

Delta-8 THC

Restricted

Limits

Delta-8 in LPHE edibles capped at 5 mg/serving and 50 mg/package; beverages capped at 10 mg/container; age 21+. Vapes and flower restricted to licensed cannabis channel.

Key law

Minn. Stat. ch. 342 (Cannabis Act); SF 4401 (2026); former Minn. Stat. §151.72 (repealed 2026); Office of Cannabis Management LPHE licensing

Effective

July 1, 2022

Full rules

Delta-9 THC

Legal

Limits

Hemp delta-9 LPHE edibles: 5 mg/serving, 50 mg/package. Beverages: 10 mg/container. Age 21+. CBD/CBG/CBN/CBC raised to 100 mg/serving.

Key law

Minn. Stat. ch. 342 (Cannabis Act); SF 4401 (2026); former Minn. Stat. §151.72 (repealed 2026); Office of Cannabis Management LPHE licensing

Effective

July 1, 2022

Full rules

HHC

Illegal

Limits

HHC is explicitly prohibited in LPHE products. Chapter 342 bans artificially derived cannabinoids including THC-O, THC-P, and HHC.

Key law

Minn. Stat. ch. 342 (Cannabis Act); SF 4401 (2026); Office of Cannabis Management; artificially derived cannabinoid prohibition

Effective

July 1, 2023

Full rules

THCA

Illegal

Limits

Total-THC standard since July 2022 (THCA + delta-9 combined). Smokable hemp flower restricted to the licensed cannabis channel. Hemp-derived edibles capped at 5 mg/serving, 50 mg/package.

Key law

Minn. Stat. ch. 342 (Cannabis Act); SF 4401 (2026); former Minn. Stat. §151.72 (repealed 2026); Office of Cannabis Management

Effective

July 1, 2022

Full rules

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Minnesota’s 2025 Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Rules: Registration, LPHE, and Out‑of‑State Sales

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Minnesota Recreational Cannabis: Everything You Need to Know About the Rollout

Minnesota's recreational cannabis licensing window opened February 18, 2025 through the Office of Cannabis Management, with a March 14 application deadline.

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Minnesota’s 2025 Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Rules: Registration, LPHE, and Out‑of‑State Sales

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Minnesota Recreational Cannabis: Everything You Need to Know About the Rollout

Minnesota's recreational cannabis licensing window opened February 18, 2025 through the Office of Cannabis Management, with a March 14 application deadline.

FAQ

Common questions

Is marijuana legal in Minnesota?

Recreational marijuana is legal in Minnesota. Medical marijuana is legal.

Is THCA legal in Minnesota?

THCA flower is not legal at hemp retail in Minnesota. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) applies a total-THC standard that combines THCA and delta-9 THC, so any flower above 0.3% total THC by dry weight falls outside the hemp definition.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Minnesota?

Delta-8 THC is restricted, not banned, in Minnesota. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) permits hemp-derived delta-8 inside Lower-Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) products at 5 mg per serving and 50 mg per package, with beverages capped at 10 mg per container and a 21-and-over age requirement.

Is hemp-derived delta-9 THC legal in Minnesota?

Yes, with strict limits. Minnesota legalized hemp-derived delta-9 THC edibles in 2022 and now regulates them as Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles (LPHE) under Minn. Stat. ch. 342, administered by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

This is general information, not legal advice.

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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