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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.
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.
Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Minnesota