Minnesota law requires that any business that sells hemp-derived cannabinoid products directly to consumers register with the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) before selling any of these products. This includes establishments that sell THC beverages as well as out-of-state businesses that sell online to Minnesota customers.
Registered retailers can only sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the form of an edible or a beverage for human consumption, or products that are for external use only and are labeled as such. The retailer must verify the purchaser’s age through a valid state-issued driver’s license or identification card, Tribal identification card, passport, instructional permit, or Canadian driver’s license. It is illegal to sell these products to people under 21 years old.
Learn how to register your business. A separate licensing process will be available in the future and announced when available.
What to know about registration to license conversion
Any registered businesses currently selling HDCPs that want to continue selling these products legally after adoption of rules pursuant to Minn. Stats, § 342.02, subd.5, will have to convert to a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license or other license type that allows such business activities when business licenses are available.
Only businesses that are registered with OCM and are in good standing with the state are eligible for license conversion. The online registration portal currently available on the OCM website will close immediately when the rules for Minnesota's cannabis industry are adopted. This is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2025. Any unregistered business that wants to sell HDCPs after that date will have to wait to apply for a license during a regular licensing round.
Resources
OCM has created these informational and educational materials to help support your business, every step of the way.
The Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Compliance fact sheet (PDF) provides information on products allowed/products not allowed, packaging, labeling, and more. See the Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Compliance Quick Guide (PDF) for an additional resource.
The Cannabis Flower and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products Inspection Checklist (PDF) outlines the steps needed to stay compliant and prepare for future inspections.
The Hemp-Derived Edible Cannabinoid Products Guidance for Manufacturers (PDF) was developed in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to provide information for food business operators about producing safe and legal hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
The Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Testing Guidance (PDF) lists the analytes and their maximum allowable levels and the allowable potency variance when testing hemp-derived cannabinoid product (edibles, beverages, and topicals) in their final product form.
Registration Information for Businesses
How to register. Go to the Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products Business Registration Form. Once registration has been completed, you will receive confirmation of registration via email. This email contains a unique ID number and will be the proof of registration for your business. Remember to keep a copy of the email for your records.
Not sure if you're already registered? Scroll down to review the interactive map and downloadable file of registered businesses.
What to do if your registration information has changed? If you have previously registered and a portion of your registration information has changed, please complete the Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products Business Registration Change Form.
Register before rules are adopted. Any business that wants to sell HDCPs after the online registration system closes will have to wait to apply for a license (the online registration system will close when rules are adopted - anticipated in the first quarter of 2025). Any current registrant may convert their registration to a license as long as they apply while the registration system is open and their registration is in good standing with OCM. A business that decides not to convert to or apply for a license will no longer be legally allowed to sell HDCPs.
Excel file of registered businesses — Jan. 6, 2025