Helpful Resources

Licensing Resources 

Cannabis

• From Start to License: Your Path to Cannabis Licensing in Minnesota (updated 7/25/2025) (graphic explaining cannabis licensing steps)
• Creation and Submission of Cannabis License Application Using Accela (updated 8/1/2025)
• Cannabis Business License Application Review and Qualifications Guidance (updated 8/1/2025)

Hemp

• From Start to License: Your Path to Lower-Potency Hemp Licensing in Minnesota (updated 4/1/26) (graphic explaining hemp licensing steps)
• Creation and Submission of Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License Application Using Accela (updated 4/1/26)
• Hemp Businesses in Minnesota: A guide for lower-potency hemp edible license applicants (updated 4/1/26)

More resources for cannabis, hemp, and event licensing are available on the Application Process webpage.

License Holder Resources

• Cannabis business resources
• Hemp business resources
• Event resources

Compliance

• On-site Consumption Quick Guide (Updated 4/1/26)
• Lower-Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) Packaging and Labeling Quick Guide (updated 3/25/26)
• Packaging and Labeling Guide for Cannabis and Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Products (updated 4/1/26)
• OCM Frequently Asked Questions
• Cannabis Compliance Connector newsletter
• OCM News Releases

Statutes and Rules

• Minnesota Statutes, chapter 342
• Office of Cannabis Management adopted rules (Minnesota Rules, part 9810)