The Minnesota cannabis industry is governed by extremely strict rules and regulations. Medical cannabis legislation was signed into law on May 29, 2014, but progress has been slow in the state. While there are few dispensaries, the state has made a concerted effort to boost patient enrollment, add qualifying medical conditions, and increase the offered delivery methods. Minnesota became the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize adult-use cannabis on August 1, 2023. Though program rules and regulations have yet to be finalized, the state hopes to launch adult-use sales in early 2025.  And the State is hopeful to have a draft of the program’s regulations completed in 2024. The Office of Cannabis Management will release applications and issue licenses, and you can find out more about the types of available licenses here.  Preparing ahead for your cannabis business in Minnesota is absolutely essential. Remaining current is vital. Knowing exactly what type of business you want and how to go about succeeding are the first steps.

 

Types of Business Licenses Available in 2025:

• Cannabis microbusiness
• Cannabis mezzobusiness
• Cannabis cultivator
• Cannabis manufacturer
• Cannabis retailer
• Cannabis wholesaler
• Cannabis transporter
• Cannabis testing facility
• Cannabis event organizer
• Cannabis delivery service
• Lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer
• Lower-potency hemp edible retailer
• Medical cannabis cultivator
• Medical cannabis processor
• Medical cannabis retailer
• Medical cannabis combination business

Opening a Cannabis Business in Minnesota

At Canna Business Services, we’ve seen that the application is just the beginning. To build a viable business, you’ll need to secure real estate, follow safety and security measures, build a customer base, all while adhering to strenuous and ever-changing regulations. Our team brings together a wealth of background to firmly support your goals at each stage of the application process, commercialization and compliance, marketing, label and packaging review, branding and more.

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Book an appointment with Canna Business Services to achieve forward momentum. Our experience, expertise and foresight create solid ground in an unsettled market. We are a cannabis consulting company and look forward to working as your guides, opening up networks of connections and providing tried and tested solutions. While the competition you’re certain to face when applications open up for medical licenses and potentially recreational as well, will make it more difficult to be visible, Canna Business Services positions you firmly at the forefront of the industry.