Cannabis & hemp business

The State is licensing businesses. See what you need to know to open a cannabis or hemp business in Minneapolis

Overview

The State of Minnesota has legalized adult-use cannabis.

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will license all cannabis and hemp businesses.

Person putting cannabis in jar

Steps to open a cannabis business

We explain what you need to do to open a cannabis business in Minneapolis.

Prepare to open your cannabis business

Lower-potency hemp products

We explain what you need to know if you want to sell lower-potency hemp edibles and beverages.

Learn about selling lower-potency hemp edibles

Resources

Cannabis business financing

The State is developing grant programs for cannabis businesses.

Learn about grants from the Office of Cannabis Management

Other City resources

Contact us

Small Business Team

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2499

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday