How's Pot Doing in Minnesota?

Cannabis is 100% Legal in Minnesota

Last reviewed: April 4, 2026

Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Minnesota?

YES

"Effective August 1, 2023, full decriminalization allows the possession, use, and home grow of cannabis in Minnesota for people 21 and older." - mn.gov

Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Minnesota?

YES

"retail sales of legal, adult-use cannabis products are underway across Minnesota" - mn.gov

Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Minnesota?

YES

"Up to eight cannabis plants, with no more than four being mature, flowering plants may be grown at a single residence, including the curtilage or yard, without a license to cultivate cannabis issued under this chapter provided that cultivation takes place at the primary residence of an individual 21 years of age or older and in an enclosed, locked space that is not open to public view." - revisor.mn.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Minnesota?

YES

"There is a presumption that an individual enrolled in the registry program or a Tribal medical cannabis program patient is engaged in the authorized use or possession of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabinoid products." - revisor.mn.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Minnesota?

YES

"A retailer must establish an area for conducting retail sales that is open to individuals who are 21 years or older or registered in the medical cannabis patient registry. A retailer must confirm that an individual in the retail area is 21 years of age or older, enrolled in the medical cannabis patient registry, or a registered caregiver for a patient enrolled in the medical cannabis patient registry." - revisor.mn.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Minnesota?

YES

"Up to eight cannabis plants, with no more than four being mature, flowering plants may be grown at a single residence, including the curtilage or yard, without a license to cultivate cannabis issued under this chapter provided that cultivation takes place at the primary residence of an individual 21 years of age or older and in an enclosed, locked space that is not open to public view." - revisor.mn.gov