Minnesota Marijuana Compliance
Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older effective August 1, 2023. Adults may possess, transport, and use cannabis within state limits, while medical cannabis remains available to qualifying patients through the state registry program.
Employers may conduct cannabis testing when authorized by Minnesota's Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act. Testing is permitted, for example, after a work-related accident or injury, when an employer has reasonable suspicion of impairment or a policy violation, and for certain safety-sensitive positions.
Minnesota also protects lawful off-duty cannabis use. Employers may still prohibit cannabis use, possession, impairment, sale, or transfer during working hours, on work premises, or while operating employer vehicles, machinery, or equipment.
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Minnesota Marijuana Compliance
Minnesota Marijuana Laws
Overall Status: Fully Legal
Minnesota permits medical cannabis for qualifying patients and adult-use cannabis for people 21 and older. Employers may conduct cannabis testing when authorized by Minnesota's workplace testing law, including for reasonable suspicion, safety-sensitive roles, and work-related accidents or injuries.
Medical Marijuana: Legal
Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Program allows qualifying patients and registered caregivers to obtain medical cannabis flower and cannabinoid products from licensed businesses with a medical cannabis retail endorsement. Patients must meet Minnesota Department of Health requirements for certification and registry participation.
Qualifying medical conditions include:
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Alzheimer's disease
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Autism spectrum disorder, if it meets the statutory requirements
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Cancer, when it or its treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting
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Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder
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Chronic pain
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Glaucoma
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HIV or AIDS
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Intractable pain
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Obstructive sleep apnea
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Tourette's syndrome
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy
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Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
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Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease
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Irritable bowel syndrome
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Sickle cell disease
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Terminal illness, when the illness or treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting
Patients may also qualify when a health care practitioner recommends, approves, or authorizes cannabis to treat another medical condition.
Decriminalized: Yes
Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis effective August 1, 2023. Adults 21 and older may possess up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public, up to two pounds at home, eight grams of concentrate, and edible products containing up to 800 milligrams of THC.
Adults may grow up to eight cannabis plants at a single residence, with no more than four mature, flowering plants. Unlicensed sales, public use, use in a vehicle, and possession above legal limits can result in penalties.
Recreational Marijuana: Legal
Recreational cannabis is legal in Minnesota for adults 21 and older. Adults may possess up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public and up to two pounds at home, plus eight grams of concentrate and edible products containing up to 800 milligrams of THC.
Minnesota protects lawful off-duty cannabis use under the Minnesota Consumable Products Act. Employers may still take action for cannabis use, possession, impairment, sale, or transfer during working hours, on work premises, or while operating employer vehicles, machinery, or equipment. Licensed cannabis sales are subject to a 10% cannabis gross-receipts tax.
Last updated 11/10/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is marijuana legal in Minnesota?
Yes. As of August 1, 2023, recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older in Minnesota. Adults may possess up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public and up to two pounds at home. Employers may still test for cannabis when authorized by Minnesota's workplace testing law.
What are the marijuana laws in Minnesota?
Adults may possess and transport up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public, up to two pounds at home, eight grams of concentrate, and edible products containing up to 800 milligrams of THC. Employers may take action for cannabis use, possession, impairment, sale, or transfer during working hours, on work premises, or while operating employer vehicles, machinery, or equipment.
What is Minnesota's history with marijuana?
Minnesota created its medical cannabis program in 2014. In 2023, the state legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older and expanded protections for lawful off-duty cannabis use.
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