Preparing to Open
As you prepare to open your cannabis or hemp business, use the resources on this page to set yourself up for success.
Pre-license inspections
Pre-license inspections are one of the final steps in a cannabis or hemp applicant’s path to licensure. After submitting your final plans of record, registering your site(s), and receiving local government approval, your business may undergo a full pre-license inspection by OCM. All businesses are subject to routine compliance inspections.
In order to ensure you are ready for your pre-license inspection, please review the pre-license inspection list below. Select your license type to view the list of questions OCM inspectors may ask:
- Cannabis Cultivator Pre-License Inspection List
- Cannabis Delivery Pre-License Inspection List
- Cannabis Manufacturer Pre-License Inspection List
- Cannabis Microbusiness or Mezzobusiness Pre-License Inspection List
- Cannabis Retailer Pre-License Inspection List
- Cannabis Testing Facility Pre-License Inspection List
- Cannabis Transporter Pre-License Inspection List
- Cannabis Wholesaler Pre-License Inspection List
- Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Manufacturer Pre-License Inspection List
- Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer Pre-License Inspection List
- Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Wholesaler Pre-License Inspection List
- Medical Cannabis Combination Business Pre-License Inspection List
General business resources
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has a webpage with resources for individuals who are starting a business. Visit the DEED webpage for information on business plans, accounting, insurance, management basics and more.
License holder resources
The OCM website has many resources for cannabis and hemp businesses. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this information as you prepare to open your business.
Cannabis and hemp businesses
Cannabis business resources