2 oz
Flower in public
Up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower on you or in your vehicle.
Know the rules
Minnesota cannabis laws, in plain English
Cannabis has been legal for adults 21+ in Minnesota since August 1, 2023, and licensed retail stores are open across the state. Legal doesn't mean anything-goes, though — here's what the law actually allows.
⚖️ This page is general education, not legal advice. Laws change — the current statutes live at revisor.mn.gov (Chapter 342) and the MN Office of Cannabis Management.
The numbers
Possession limits for adults 21+
2 lb
Flower at home
Up to 2 pounds of flower stored in your private residence.
8 g
Concentrates
Up to 8 grams of concentrate (vape oil, wax, resin) in public.
800 mg
Edible THC
Edibles containing up to 800 mg of total THC in public.
Retail purchase limits mirror these public-possession caps per transaction, and our registers enforce them automatically — you'll never accidentally buy over the limit here.
✅ Legal
Where you CAN consume
- Your own home and private property
- Someone else's private property, with the owner's permission
- Rented homes — only if your lease allows it (landlords may prohibit smoking or all use)
- Licensed on-site consumption venues, where permitted
❌ Not legal
Where you CAN'T consume
- Public places — parks, sidewalks, restaurants, bars, patios
- Anywhere tobacco smoking is banned
- In a moving vehicle — driver or passenger
- Schools, school buses, and correctional facilities
- Federal property (cannabis is still federally illegal)
Green thumbs
Growing at home
Minnesota lets adults 21+ cultivate up to 8 cannabis plants per household, with no more than 4 mature (flowering) at once. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked space and can't be visible from outside your property.
Adults may also gift cannabis to other adults 21+ (up to the legal possession limit) — but selling without a license is illegal, full stop.
8 plants max
The serious stuff
Driving, travel & federal law
🚗 Driving
Never drive high
Driving under the influence of cannabis is a DWI with the same penalties as alcohol. Keep products sealed and out of reach in the car — an open package in the cabin can get you in trouble even if you're sober.
✈️ Travel
It stays in Minnesota
Cannabis is still a federally controlled substance, so crossing state lines with it is illegal — even into another legal state. That includes airports and air travel. What you buy here, enjoy here.
💼 Work & housing
Employers & landlords
Legal doesn't mean protected everywhere: employers can still enforce drug-free workplace policies, and landlords can prohibit use on their property. Check your handbook and your lease.
A few more quick ones: sharing with anyone under 21 is a crime. Products must stay in child-resistant packaging. And out-of-state visitors 21+ can shop at Minnesota dispensaries with any valid government ID — the limits are the same for everyone.
Medical program
Medical vs. adult-use
Minnesota's medical cannabis program still exists alongside adult-use. A medical registration isn't required to shop here (and if you're weighing intoxicating vs. non-intoxicating options, our CBD vs THC guide is a good primer), but registered patients get access to certain medical products and tax benefits. Ask us if you're curious whether registering makes sense for you.
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