Minnesota Cannabis Tax Rate (2026)
How much tax you actually pay on weed in Minnesota: the excise tax, the state sales tax, and what it adds up to at checkout.
The Minnesota cannabis tax rate is a 15% state cannabis excise tax plus the standard 6.875000000000001% state sales tax. With an average local sales tax of about 1%, the effective rate is roughly 22.875% added on top of the listed price at a state-licensed dispensary. Qualifying tribal sales and registered medical purchases are exempt from these Minnesota taxes; tribal taxes may differ.
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| Cannabis excise tax | 15% |
| State sales tax | 6.875000000000001% |
| Average local sales tax | ~1% |
| Effective total | ~22.875% |
The Three Taxes on Minnesota Cannabis
15% Excise Tax
Minnesota's cannabis-specific excise tax, raised from 10% to 15% on July 1, 2025. It is applied to the retail price before sales tax and funds regulation and community programs.
6.875000000000001% Sales Tax
The standard Minnesota state sales tax is calculated on the taxable sale price.
~1% Local Tax
Local sales taxes vary by city and can add roughly 0–3%. We use a ~1% average for the effective-rate estimate above.
Worked Example: A $100 Cart
Here is exactly how the tax stacks on a $100.00 purchase at a state-licensed Minnesota dispensary. The cannabis tax, state sales tax, and estimated local sales tax are each calculated on the taxable sale price.
Total tax: $22.88 (~22.88% effective).
Want to run your own number? Use the Minnesota cannabis tax calculator to enter any cart total and see the exact out-the-door price, or compare typical Minnesota dispensary prices by gram, eighth, and ounce.
Qualifying Tribal Sales Are Exempt From Minnesota Taxes
Products sold on Tribally regulated land by a tribe-licensed seller are exempt from Minnesota cannabis and sales taxes. Tribal taxes and product prices may differ. Browse Minnesota tribal dispensaries to see locations and current pricing.
View Tribal DispensariesFrequently Asked Questions
What is the cannabis tax rate in Minnesota?
Minnesota applies a 15% cannabis excise tax plus the standard 6.875000000000001% state sales tax to adult-use cannabis. With an average local sales tax of about 1%, the effective rate is roughly 22.875% added on top of the retail price.
How much tax will I pay on a $100 cannabis purchase in Minnesota?
On a $100 cart at a state-licensed dispensary you pay $15.00 excise, $6.88 state sales tax, and about $1.00 local tax, roughly $22.88 in total tax, for an out-the-door price near $122.88.
When did Minnesota raise its cannabis excise tax to 15%?
Minnesota raised the cannabis tax from 10% to 15% effective July 1, 2025. Taxable sales also carry 6.875% state sales tax and applicable local sales tax.
How is the Minnesota cannabis tax calculated?
The 15% cannabis tax and 6.875000000000001% state sales tax are each calculated on the taxable sale price, along with any applicable local sales tax. Minnesota Revenue's examples do not calculate sales tax on an excise-inclusive subtotal.
Do tribal dispensaries charge the 15% cannabis excise tax?
Products sold on Tribally regulated land by a seller licensed by the tribe are exempt from Minnesota cannabis and sales taxes. Tribal taxes and product prices may differ.
Are medical cannabis patients exempt from Minnesota cannabis tax?
Qualifying medical cannabis sold to or for a registered patient by a retailer with the medical endorsement is exempt from Minnesota cannabis and sales taxes. Product prices may differ from adult-use prices.
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