License Data
Track cannabis license issuance, application pipeline, and social equity program metrics across Minnesota.
Total Licenses
221
Active Retailers
9
Social Equity
94
Pending Apps
0
License Growth Over Time
Total licenses issued by type
License Distribution
Current breakdown by license type
219
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
9
0.0%
Manufacturer
Produces cannabis products
2
0.0%
Microbusiness
Small-scale vertically integrated
168
+23.5%
Mezzobusiness
Mid-scale vertically integrated
9
+12.5%
Transporter
Transports cannabis products
11
+57.1%
Wholesaler
Distributes to businesses
8
+60.0%
Delivery
Delivers to consumers
2
0.0%
Testing Facility
Tests cannabis products
6
+50.0%
Application Pipeline
Current processing status
221
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
94
SE Licenses
221
Total Licenses
42.5%
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
42.5%
94 of 221 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.