The basics: adult-use cannabis in Minnesota

Minnesota legalized adult-use recreational cannabis under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342, signed into law in May 2023. Adults 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and consume cannabis in Minnesota. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) licenses and regulates all cannabis businesses in the state.

Purchase limits per transaction

At licensed adult-use retailers like Levitated Cannabis, the following per-transaction purchase limits apply:

Possession limits

Adults 21+ may legally possess:

• 2 oz (56.7 g) of cannabis flower in public
• Up to 2 lbs in a private residence
• 8 g of cannabis concentrate
• 800 mg THC in edible/infused products

Home cultivation

Adults 21+ may grow cannabis plants at home under these rules:

• Up to 8 plants per household (not per person)
• No more than 4 plants may be mature/flowering at one time
• Plants must be in a private, enclosed, locked space not visible from a public place
• Landlords and property owners may prohibit cultivation on their property — check your lease

Where you can consume

Permitted:

• Private residences (unless your landlord prohibits it)
• Licensed cannabis consumption establishments (where permitted by local ordinance)
• Some hotel rooms that explicitly allow it

Prohibited:

• Public places — sidewalks, parks, streets, bus stops, transit platforms
• Within 300 feet of a school, daycare, or playground while in use
• In a vehicle — whether driving or as a passenger
• Anywhere smoking tobacco is prohibited (most indoor public spaces)
• Federal property — national parks, federal buildings, airports
• Any property where the owner has posted or communicated a prohibition

Driving & cannabis

Minnesota law prohibits driving under the influence of cannabis — this is treated similarly to driving under the influence of alcohol. Key rules:

• Do not drive if you feel impaired, regardless of how much you consumed or how long ago
• Open cannabis in a vehicle is illegal — keep purchased products sealed in the original packaging in the trunk or out of reach
• There is currently no standardized roadside sobriety test for cannabis impairment in Minnesota — law enforcement uses field sobriety tests and officer observation
• Cannabis impairment can last longer than you feel it — effects may persist even when you no longer feel "high"

Gifting

Adults 21+ may gift cannabis to other adults 21+ — up to the possession limit amounts — without payment or exchange of value. You cannot sell cannabis without an OCM retail license. "Gifting" arrangements tied to another purchase (e.g., "buy a sticker, get free cannabis") are not legal gifting — they are unlicensed sales.

Expungement of prior convictions

Minnesota's cannabis law includes automatic expungement provisions for certain prior cannabis convictions involving conduct that is now legal. If you or someone you know has a prior conviction that may be eligible, consult a Minnesota attorney or visit the OCM website for current information on the expungement process.

Traveling with cannabis

Cannabis remains federally illegal as a Schedule I controlled substance. Crossing state lines with cannabis — even between two states where it is legal — is a federal crime. Do not take cannabis across state borders or through airports (TSA is a federal agency). Cannabis purchased in Minnesota stays in Minnesota.

Workplace policies

Minnesota law does not require employers to accommodate cannabis use. Employers can maintain drug-free workplace policies and may test for cannabis use. Some safety-sensitive positions (transportation, heavy equipment, certain federal contractors) are specifically exempt from any workplace protections related to cannabis. Know your employer's policy before consuming.

Age restrictions

You must be 21 or older to purchase or possess cannabis in Minnesota. It is illegal to provide cannabis to anyone under 21. This applies to gifting as well as sales.