ST. PAUL, Minn. — Certain Minnesotans — like veterans and people convicted of cannabis possession before it became legal — can apply next for special permissions to start growing cannabis sooner than current law allows. A new method to give some social equity applicants permission to begin growing cannabis sooner than current law—this fall instead of next spring is being implemented.
(CORRECTION: Concerns raised by Rep. Nolan West were inaccurate in the original story). REFILED MAY 16, 2024: The cannabis regulation bill grew into law, allowing for the legal of recreational marijuana in Minnesota. The closest legal cannabis dispensary to the Twin Cities is opening for business Thursday on a reservation in Cass County.
Minnesota's legal of recreational marijuana went into effect Tuesday. The law allows people 21 and older to legal possess and grow marijuana. There are only two dispensaries in the state that sell marijuana flower. The Red Lake and White Earth nations opened shop shortly after Gov. Tim signed the bill.