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Minnesota Hemp & Cannabis Legislation Tracker

Minnesota Hemp & Cannabis Legislation

Minnesota has undergone significant changes in hemp and cannabis legislation over the past decade. This tracker provides up-to-date information on the legal status, pending bills, and historical context of hemp and cannabis in Minnesota.

Current Legal Status

As of 2023, Minnesota has legalized cannabis for both medical and adult recreational use. The Minnesota Cannabis Law (HF 100) was signed into law on May 30, 2023, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis.

Key Legislation

Minnesota Cannabis Legislation Timeline

2014

Minnesota Medical Cannabis Act (SF 2471) signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton, creating one of the most restrictive medical marijuana programs in the country.

2016

Minnesota's medical cannabis program expanded to include intractable pain as a qualifying condition.

2018

Federal Farm Bill legalizes hemp production nationwide, allowing Minnesota to develop its hemp program.

2019

Minnesota Hemp Farming Act (HF 819) establishes state framework for hemp production and processing.

2021

Medical cannabis flower sales become legal in Minnesota, allowing patients to purchase and use the dried flower form of cannabis.

2022

Minnesota legalizes hemp-derived THC edibles and beverages containing up to 5mg THC per serving and 50mg per package.

May 30, 2023

Governor Tim Walz signs HF 100 into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in Minnesota effective August 1, 2023.

August 1, 2023

Adult-use cannabis possession and home grow become legal in Minnesota. The Office of Cannabis Management is established.

Late 2024/Early 2025

Projected timeline for first licensed adult-use cannabis retailers to open in Minnesota.

Minnesota Cannabinoid Legal Status

Legal
Illegal
Gray Area/Restricted

CBD

Legal for all uses. No THC limit when derived from cannabis after legalization.

Delta-9 THC

Legal for adult use (21+). Limit of 5mg per serving in hemp products.

CBG

Legal for all uses with no restrictions.

CBN

Legal for all uses with no restrictions.

Delta-8 THC

Legal when hemp-derived, subject to the same limits as Delta-9 in edibles (5mg per serving).

Delta-10 THC

Legal when hemp-derived, subject to hemp product regulations.

CBC

Legal for all uses with no restrictions.

THCV

Legal in cannabis products for adults 21+. Status in hemp products follows THC regulations.

Synthetic Cannabinoids

Generally illegal unless specifically approved for medical or pharmaceutical use.

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