Minnesota Cannabis Laws — What’s Legal in 2026

Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis on August 1, 2023. Here’s the plain-English version of what adults 21+ can and can’t do, current as of 2026-04-10.

How much can I have?

Adults 21 and over can possess up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower in public, 2 pounds at home, 8 grams of concentrate, and edibles containing up to 800 mg of THC.

Where can I buy it?

Only at licensed retail dispensaries. Twin City Cannabis lists every licensed dispensary in the metro with current menus and prices.

Where can I use it?

• Yes: private property (with the owner’s permission)
• No: in a vehicle (even as a passenger), in public, on school grounds, or anywhere smoking tobacco is banned
• No: federal land — that includes national parks and federal buildings

Driving

It is illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis in Minnesota. There is no per-se THC limit like alcohol’s 0.08 BAC — impairment is determined by the officer and field sobriety tests. Treat it like alcohol: do not drive impaired.

Home growing

Adults 21+ can grow up to 8 cannabis plants at home, with no more than 4 mature/flowering at once. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked space not visible from public view.

Out-of-state visitors

Non-residents 21+ can purchase and possess the same amounts as residents. You cannot legally transport cannabis across state lines, including into Wisconsin or Iowa where it remains illegal.

Expungement

Minnesota is automatically expunging eligible low-level cannabis convictions. You don’t need to apply — the state Cannabis Expungement Board is processing records on a rolling basis.

This page is informational and not legal advice. For the official statute, see Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342.