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    Title: Cannabis -Multiple Licenses
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    Legislation created the framework for adult-use cannabis in Minnesota and established a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), which regulate cannabis (including for the adult-use market, the Medical Cannabis Program, and for lower-potency hemp edibles) and issue licenses and develop regulations outlining how and when businesses can participate in the industry.

    Subject: Creation Date: 5/22/2023 5:34:48 PM
    Modification Date: 11/2/2025 5:34:55 PM
    Agency Name: Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Minnesota
    Agency URL: https://mn.gov/ocm/
    Agency Description: The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will regulate cannabis (including for the adult-use market, the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program, and for low-potency hemp edibles) and issue licenses and develop regulations outlining how and when businesses can participate in the industry.
    Agency Phone: Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://mn.gov/ocm/
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    Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): cannabis.info@state.mn.us
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    Lower-Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) new information

    Creation and Submission of Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License Application Using Accela (updated 4/1/26)
    This guide provides guidance and instructions for people seeking an LPHE business license, including step-by-step instructions on how to register an account in Accela, complete the application steps, and submit materials for licensure.

    Hemp Businesses in Minnesota: A guide for lower-potency hemp edible license applicant (updated 4/1/26)
    This guide outlines the LPHE regulatory framework, types of licenses and endorsements available, allowable business activities, and product requirements.

    Frequently Asked Questions for Hemp Businesses (updated 10/3/25)
    This webpage includes FAQs on hemp business licensing and the application process.

    LPHE application worksheets and requirements

    Guidance for Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retailers: Local Retail Registration Requirement (updated 10/15/25)
    All LPHE retailers must obtain local retail registration before beginning retail operations. Learn more about the local retail registration requirement by referencing this document.

    Instructions for Diagram of LPHE Manufacturing Facility (updated 9/19/25)
    This document provides instructions and requirements for creating a diagram of site layout for an LPHE manufacturing facility, as well as an example diagram. This is required for LPHE manufacturer applications

    Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License Application Review and Eligibility Guidance (updated 4/1/26)
    This guide explains what materials and information an applicant needs when filling out the application for LPHE manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler license. This document contains details about what application reviewers will look for to establish eligibility and will be the primary tool for application reviews. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the tables in Appendix A to complete their application and ensure the information provided meets eligibility.

    Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Business: Site, Security, and Operations Final Plan of Record (fillable online form)
    This online final plan of record form is fillable. You will be emailed a PDF copy of your completed final plan of record (FPOR) submission, which you will need to upload in Accela with your license application. The email will come from mno-reply@webmerge.meailto:.
    Important: Failure to upload your completed online forms to Accela will result in your application being marked as incomplete.

    Guidance memos


    Archived resources

    Hemp Registrant to License Holder Conversion Guide (final update 4/1/26)

    The conversion process is now complete. This historical guide includes an overview of next steps for current hemp-derived cannabis business registrants who applied for a hemp or cannabis license.

    Assistance

    For general questions about the application process, contact customer service via Contact Us webpage.

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    Learn about the verification process with instructions and other resources.

            Qualifications
     
    Learn more about the general licensing process and lottery.

     
    Find out about various grant programs that will provide funding for technical assistance, financial capital, and workforce training.
     
    Meeting tax obligations is an essential part of maintaining a cannabis business license.
     
    Hemp Business Resources
    Review information about lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) licenses.
     
    Are you planning to host a cannabis event? Learn the basics about where or if you can host an event, and what products or activities may be allowed.
     

    Testing requirements in the standards document linked above apply to all cannabis or hemp products produced or sold by operators licensed by OCM.


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    Creation and Submission of Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License Application Using Accela (updated 4/1/26)
    This guide provides guidance and instructions for people seeking an LPHE business license, including step-by-step instructions on how to register an account in Accela, complete the application steps, and submit materials for licensure.

    General Licensing Process

    Available License Types

    OCM is accepting applications for cannabis event organizer licenses and cannabis testing facility licenses on an ongoing, rolling basis. Apply on the OCM Citizens Portal.


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    Businesses

    Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Minnesota


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