Cannabis Possession Limits in Minnesota

<p>Minnesota law allows adults 21 and older to possess specific amounts of cannabis for personal use. Understanding these limits is essential to staying compliant with state law.</p>

<h2>Recreational Cannabis Limits</h2> <p>Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342, adults 21+ may possess:</p>

<h3>In Public</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Flower:</strong> Up to 2 ounces (56.7 grams)</li> <li><strong>Concentrates:</strong> Up to 8 grams</li> <li><strong>Edibles:</strong> Up to 800mg total THC</li> <li><strong>Lower-potency products:</strong> Up to 1.5 pounds</li> </ul>

<h3>At Home (Private Residence)</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Flower:</strong> Up to 2 pounds</li> <li><strong>Concentrates:</strong> Up to 8 grams</li> <li><strong>Edibles:</strong> Products containing up to 2,000mg total THC</li> <li><strong>Cannabis plants:</strong> Up to 8 plants per household (4 mature, 4 immature)</li> </ul>

<h2>Medical Cannabis Patient Limits</h2> <p>Registered medical cannabis patients have higher possession limits:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Flower:</strong> Up to 3 ounces (or 16 plants for home grow patients)</li> <li><strong>Concentrates:</strong> Up to 12 grams</li> <li><strong>Edibles:</strong> No specific limit (as prescribed by healthcare provider)</li> </ul>

<h2>Penalties for Exceeding Limits</h2> <p>Possessing amounts over the legal limit can result in criminal penalties:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Slightly over limit (first offense):</strong> Petty misdemeanor, up to $300 fine</li> <li><strong>2-4 ounces in public:</strong> Misdemeanor, up to 90 days jail, $1,000 fine</li> <li><strong>Over 4 ounces:</strong> Gross misdemeanor or felony depending on amount</li> </ul>

<h2>Important Considerations</h2> <ul> <li>Possession limits apply per person, not per group</li> <li>Cannabis must be in original dispensary packaging when in public</li> <li>Federal property (national parks, post offices) remains illegal</li> <li>Cannot possess with intent to sell without a license</li> </ul>