What taxes apply to cannabis in Minnesota?

Minnesota applies two taxes to cannabis purchases: a 15% cannabis excise tax (raised from 10% effective July 1, 2025) and the standard 6.875% state sales tax. Combined, this totals approximately 21-22% added to the base price (plus any local sales taxes which vary by city).

Do tribal dispensaries charge Minnesota cannabis tax?

Products sold on Tribally regulated land by a tribe-licensed seller are exempt from Minnesota cannabis and sales taxes. Tribal taxes and prices may differ.

How is the cannabis excise tax calculated?

Minnesota Revenue calculates the 15% cannabis tax and 6.875% state sales tax separately on the taxable sale price. A $50 item has $7.50 cannabis tax and $3.44 state sales tax, for $60.94 before local tax.

Are there any exemptions from cannabis taxes?

Qualifying medical cannabis sold to or for a patient enrolled in Minnesota's medical cannabis registry by a business with a medical cannabis retail endorsement is exempt from Minnesota cannabis and sales taxes.

How does Minnesota's cannabis tax compare to other states?

Minnesota's combined ~22% cannabis tax is moderate compared to other legal states. Washington state has 37%, California has ~25-35% (varies by locality), while Oregon has a flat 17% and Colorado around 15%.

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Qualifying tribal sale?

On Tribally regulated land, from a tribe-licensed seller; tribal taxes may apply

Base Price$50.00

15% Excise Tax+ $7.50

6.875% State Sales Tax+ $3.44

~1% Local Sales Tax+ $0.50

Total Tax$11.44

You Pay$61.44

Effective Tax Rate22.88%

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15% Excise Tax

Minnesota's 15% cannabis excise tax applied to all retail cannabis sales. This tax funds regulation, enforcement, and community programs.

6.875% Sales Tax

Standard Minnesota state sales tax is calculated on the taxable sale price. Applicable local sales taxes vary by location.

~22% Total

Combined tax rate adds approximately 22% to your purchase price at state-licensed dispensaries. Tribal dispensaries may have lower effective rates.

Save Money at Tribal Dispensaries

Tribal dispensaries may not collect the 15% state excise tax

Minnesota's tribal nations operate dispensaries under their own sovereignty. These locations typically don't collect the 15% cannabis excise tax, meaning you could save significantly on your purchase. On a $100 purchase, that's about $10 in savings.

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Waabigwan Mashkiki

Mahnomen

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