Overview
Expect State License Applications with The Office of Cannabis Management and Local Government Registration are Likely to Begin in Early 2025.
Local government registration is required to ensure the location of your business meets Zoning requirements, including distances from certain properties. Local governments may limit the number of licensed cannabis retailers to no fewer than one registration for every 12,500 residents. There will be no limit or cap on the number of Cannabis and Cannabinoid retail businesses licenses within the City of Saint Paul at this time.
Zoning
A cannabis adult-use zoning study is underway to determine distance requirements from certain establishments such as schools, daycares and public parks.
June 7, 2024, will be the first reading for the Zoning Code amendment and Research.
State Statutes for Cannabis products and Cannabinoid products Chapter 342.
On-Site Consumption
To legally consume THC beverages on-site at an event or business, establishments/retailer that serve THC drinks and low-potency edibles must follow MN Statue 151.72 subd 3(f):
- the retailer must also hold an on-sale license issued under chapter 340A;
- products must be served in original packaging, but may be removed from the products' packaging by customers and consumed on site;
- products must not be sold to a customer who the retailer knows or reasonably should know is intoxicated;
- products must not be permitted to be mixed with an alcoholic beverage; and
- products that have been removed from packaging must not be removed from the premises.
Businesses may not sell lower-potency hemp edibles to a customer if they are intoxicated or have consumed alcohol within the previous five hours.
Outdoor on-site consumption for special events may require a temporary liquor license or a temporary liquor catering license. Contact DSI licensing for additional information and requirements at phone number 651-266-8989, or email DSI-Licensing@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Please note, on-site consumption event licenses will most likely not be available until 2025.
The Sale of Cannabinoids Lower Potency Edibles
Individuals or retailers selling THC beverages and/or lower-potency edibles must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Health.
Information on cannabis regulations and registration for lower potency edible products can be found in the following link: Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us) ,
For the direct page to register, use the following link: Hemp Derived Cannabinoid Products Business Registration Form (state.mn.us)
Cannabis Seed
Individual and retailers interested in selling seed must contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for permits:
Additional Information for Cannabis Retail Businesses
Complaints for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products
If a person suspects that hemp-derived cannabinoid products are being sold in violation of the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 151 and 342, you may report the issue with the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management:
For recent News from the Office of Cannabis Management, use the following link: Welcome to the Cannabis Implementation Insider (govdelivery.com) for information and to sign up for the Cannabis Implementation Insider.
Questions regarding rules and regulations for licensing may be directed to the Office of Cannabis Management via email:
For general inquiries about cannabis products and cannabinoid products, or zoning inquiries regarding USE of property, please contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email DSI-Licensing@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
