License Data
Track cannabis license issuance, application pipeline, and social equity program metrics across Minnesota.
Total Licenses
135
Active Retailers
7
Social Equity
71
Pending Apps
0
License Growth Over Time
Total licenses issued by type
License Distribution
Current breakdown by license type
135
Total Licenses
License Breakdown by Type
Current count and month-over-month change
Cultivator
Grows cannabis plants
4
0.0%
Retailer
Sells directly to consumers
7
+16.7%
Manufacturer
Produces cannabis products
1
0.0%
Microbusiness
Small-scale vertically integrated
108
+13.7%
Mezzobusiness
Mid-scale vertically integrated
3
0.0%
Transporter
Transports cannabis products
5
+66.7%
Wholesaler
Distributes to businesses
3
+200.0%
Delivery
Delivers to consumers
1
Testing Facility
Tests cannabis products
3
0.0%
Application Pipeline
Current processing status
135
Approved
0
Pending
Lottery System: Applications are selected through a lottery process. Selected applicants must complete background checks and facility requirements before receiving final approval.
Social Equity Program
Prioritizing communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition
71
SE Licenses
135
Total Licenses
52.6%
SE Share
Eligibility Criteria
- • Resided in area with high cannabis arrest rates
- • Prior cannabis conviction (self or family member)
- • Income below 200% of federal poverty level
- • Veteran status with additional criteria
Social Equity Licenses
Approved social equity applicants
52.6%
71 of 135 licenses
License Types Explained
Microbusiness
Small-scale vertically integrated. Can cultivate up to 5,000 sq ft, manufacture, and sell directly to consumers. Lower fees and requirements.
Mezzobusiness
Mid-scale vertically integrated. Can cultivate up to 15,000 sq ft with manufacturing and retail capabilities.
Cultivator
Grows cannabis plants. Tiers based on canopy size from small (up to 10,000 sq ft) to large (over 100,000 sq ft).
Retailer
Sells cannabis products directly to consumers. Must meet local zoning requirements and state security standards.