The application window for this license type is open. Apply by Oct. 31 at noon CDT on Accela.
Please note that the office is not issuing social equity classified licenses for hemp businesses. While you have the ability to make that selection in the application system, that selection will not result in the specific social equity license. If you select Yes when asked "Are you applying as a social equity applicant?" a system requirement to upload documentation of verification will be created. It is strongly recommended that you do not select Yes on the social equity question, as that will complicate the application process.
Lower-potency hemp edible retailers can sell packaged lower-potency hemp edibles to consumers aged 21 years of age and older. Lower-potency hemp edible retailers may deliver lower-potency hemp edibles to consumers 21 years of age and older with applicable endorsement.
Note: If operating a retail location under the retailer endorsement, must also have local registration per Minnesota Statutes, section 342.22.
Activities and products allowed:
- Can sell: Lower-potency hemp edibles (including beverages) and offer on-site consumption of lower-potency hemp edibles on a portion of its premises.
- Can sell: Lower-potency hemp edibles to adults 21 years of age or older.
Endorsements available:
- Retailer
- Delivery
- On-site consumption**
- Edible cannabinoid product handler
**On-sale liquor license (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 340A) required if offering on-site consumption.
Additional licenses available (may be held simultaneously):
- Lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer
- Lower-potency hemp edible wholesaler
- License to cultivate industrial hemp
Note: This license type cannot hold a cannabis business license at the same time. This license type can hold other noncannabis business licenses, including but not limited to a license to prepare or sell food; sell tobacco (Minnesota Statute, section 609.685, subdivision 1); or manufacture or sell alcoholic beverages (Minnesota Statute, section 340A.101, subdivision 2).
Cost:
- Application fee: $250 or, if the lower-potency hemp retailer operates more than one retail location, $250 per retail location
- Initial license fee: $250 or, if the lower-potency hemp retailer operates more than one retail location, $250 per retail location
- Renewal license fee: $250 or, if the lower-potency hemp retailer operates more than one retail location, $250 per retail location
For more information, check out the Lower-Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) License Guide.