The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently announced that it will be opening the application window for lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer, lower-potency hemp edible retailer, and lower-potency hemp edible wholesaler licenses next month.  OCM will accept applications for those hemp business license types between October 1 and October 31, 2025.

This deadline is critical for anyone who intends to manufacture, sell, or distribute hemp-derived cannabinoid products, edibles, or beverages after October 31, whether or not you currently hold a registration to manufacture or sell help-derived cannabinoid products.  After the application window closes, hemp businesses that do not have a pending lower-potency hemp edible application (or have not applied for and received a different cannabis license) will no longer be permitted to sell hemp-derived products under their existing registration.

If you have questions about the application process or about the impact the license conversion may have on your business, please contact one of our cannabis law attorneys and we will be happy to help you.

September 12, 2025