Cannabis business

The State plans to start licensing businesses in spring or summer of 2025. See what you need to know to open a cannabis business in Minneapolis.

Public hearing for proposed ordinance

Learn about the cannabis business registration ordinance.

Overview

The State of Minnesota has legalized adult-use cannabis.

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will license all cannabis 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

Resources

Cannabis Business Technical Assistance 

We are creating a program to help cannabis businesses and entrepreneurs. Our program will connect you with experts for guidance and support.

Contact the Small Business Team for more information

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

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

 

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