Minnesota Cannabis Growing Laws
Know the rules before you grow. Complete guide to Minnesota's home cultivation regulations for adults 21+.
Minnesota Home Grow Law Summary
Effective August 1, 2023 under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342
Core Legal Requirements
8 Plants Maximum
Up to 8 total plants per household. Maximum 4 flowering (mature) at any time.
- Applies per household, not per person
- Seedlings count toward total
- Clones count as plants
Enclosed & Locked
Growing area must be secured from unauthorized access.
- Locked room, tent, or structure
- Prevents access by minors
- Only cultivator has access
Not Visible
Plants cannot be visible from public spaces.
- No visibility from streets/sidewalks
- Cannot require binoculars to see
- Applies to indoor and outdoor grows
Adults Only
Only adults 21+ may cultivate cannabis.
- Valid ID required to purchase seeds
- Cannot involve minors in any way
- Keep cultivation area secure from children
What You Can and Cannot Do
Allowed
- Grow up to 8 plants (4 flowering max)
- Grow indoors in locked space
- Grow outdoors in enclosed, locked, hidden area
- Use your harvest for personal consumption
- Gift up to 2 oz to adults 21+ for free
- Purchase seeds from dispensaries
- Order seeds online from seed banks
- Make extracts/concentrates for personal use
- Possess harvest (2 lb at home)
Prohibited
- Grow more than 8 plants
- Have more than 4 flowering plants
- Grow in visible public view
- Grow in unlocked/accessible area
- Sell any homegrown cannabis
- Give to anyone under 21
- Grow in rental property if prohibited by lease
- Use volatile solvents for extraction (butane/propane)
- Grow on federal property
Special Situations
Renters & Landlords
Landlords may prohibit cannabis cultivation in rental properties. Check your lease carefully.
- - Review lease for "growing" or "cultivation" clauses
- - HOAs can also restrict growing
- - Get written permission if in doubt
- - Odor complaints can be lease violations
Multiple Adults
The 8-plant limit is per household, not per adult.
- - Roommates share the 8-plant limit
- - Couples share the limit
- - Each separate dwelling gets own limit
- - Guest houses/ADUs may have own limit
Gifting Rules
You may gift homegrown cannabis, but with strict rules.
- - Max 2 oz per gift
- - Must be to adult 21+
- - Must be FREE - no sales
- - Cannot gift for "donations"
Penalties for Violations
Minor Violations (Misdemeanor)
- - Growing 9-17 plants: Misdemeanor
- - Unlocked growing area: Possible citation
- - Visible from public: Possible citation
- - Fines up to $1,000
Serious Violations (Felony)
- - Growing 18+ plants: Felony charges possible
- - Selling homegrown: Felony
- - Providing to minors: Serious felony
- - Prison time possible
Stay within legal limits to avoid any issues. When in doubt, consult a cannabis attorney.
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