Home Growing Cannabis Laws in Minnesota

<p>Minnesota law allows adults 21 and older to grow cannabis plants at home for personal use, subject to certain restrictions and requirements.</p>

<h2>Plant Limits</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Maximum plants per household:</strong> 8 total</li> <li><strong>Mature (flowering) plants:</strong> Maximum 4</li> <li><strong>Immature plants:</strong> Maximum 4</li> <li>Limits apply per household, not per person</li> </ul>

<h2>Growing Requirements</h2> <p>All home grows must meet these requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space</li> <li>Plants must not be visible from public areas</li> <li>Must be on property you own or have written permission to grow</li> <li>Cannot sell, trade, or distribute home-grown cannabis</li> <li>Must be out of reach of children</li> </ul>

<h2>Location Restrictions</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Indoor:</strong> Must be in locked room or enclosure</li> <li><strong>Outdoor:</strong> Must be enclosed by locked fence (6+ feet), not visible from street</li> <li><strong>Rental property:</strong> Landlord may prohibit cultivation in lease</li> </ul>

<h2>Landlord and HOA Rights</h2> <p>Important considerations for renters:</p> <ul> <li>Landlords may prohibit cannabis cultivation in rental agreements</li> <li>HOAs may have restrictions on outdoor growing</li> <li>Check your lease or HOA rules before growing</li> <li>Growing despite prohibition could result in eviction</li> </ul>

<h2>Penalties for Illegal Growing</h2> <ul> <li><strong>9-14 plants:</strong> Gross misdemeanor</li> <li><strong>15+ plants:</strong> Felony charges possible</li> <li><strong>Selling home-grown:</strong> Felony, up to 5 years prison</li> </ul>

<h2>Harvesting and Storage</h2> <p>Once harvested, home-grown cannabis counts toward your possession limits:</p> <ul> <li>Store up to 2 pounds of flower at home</li> <li>Keep in secure, locked container away from minors</li> <li>Cannot transport more than 2 ounces in public</li> </ul>