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Minnesota Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Minnesota for adults 21 and older (effective August 1, 2023), and licensed adult-use retail launched September 16, 2025.

PermittedVerified Jul 13, 2026

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Minnesota for adults 21 and older (effective August 1, 2023), and licensed adult-use retail launched September 16, 2025. It is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management.

Official source: revisor.mn.gov →

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Cannabis Legal Status in states bordering Minnesota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IowaConditional
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Iowa, which has only a low-THC Medical Cannabidiol program administered by Iowa HHS. Smokable and raw flower are not permitted.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: hhs.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
North DakotaConditional
North Dakota has allowed medical cannabis only since 2016, and recreational use is illegal. Adult-use legalization was rejected by voters in November 2024.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: hhs.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaConditional
South Dakota allows medical cannabis only (Initiated Measure 26, 2020). There is no recreational adult-use program, and recreational possession and use remain illegal. Qualified patients need a registry ID card.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: doh.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, which has no medical or recreational program. The only exception is a narrow CBD-oil allowance under "Lydia's Law." Marijuana over 0.3% THC is illegal.
Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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