New and updated lower-potency hemp edible resources available

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September 19, 2025

New resources to help businesses prepare for the lower-potency hemp edible license window

This communication is to inform you of new and updated guidance materials available on the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) website, and to remind you of the upcoming lower-potency hemp edible licensing window, which will be open from October 1 at 8 a.m. CDT until October 31 at noon CDT. During this time, OCM will accept business license applications for three license types: lower-potency hemp edible retailers, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturers, and lower-potency hemp edible wholesalers.  

OCM has developed several resources to help businesses navigate the upcoming licensing window and the transition to licensure:

• Hemp Businesses in Minnesota: A guide for lower-potency hemp edible license applicants (updated 9/19/25) outlines the LPHE licensure timeline, types of licenses and endorsements available, allowable business activities, and product requirements.
• The Hemp Registrant to License Conversion Guide (updated 9/19/25) includes an overview of next steps for current hemp-derived cannabis business registrants who plan to apply for a hemp or cannabis license.
• The Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License Application Review and Qualifications Guidance explains what materials and information an applicant needs when filling out the application for LPHE manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler license. This document contains details about what application reviewers will look for to establish minimum qualifications and will be the primary tool for application reviews. Applicants should use the tables in Appendix A to complete their application and ensure the information provided meets minimum qualifications.
• The Navigating Hemp Licensing chart shows businesses which hemp activities are allowable for each license and endorsement type. Using this chart, businesses can find which license and endorsement they will need.
• The From Start to License: Your Path to Lower-Potency Hemp Licensing in Minnesota graphic provides an overview of LPHE licensing steps and a timeline for LPHE licensing. 

OCM will also be holding a webinar, Navigating Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Licenses, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. If you would like to attend, please register on Microsoft Teams.

These resources can be found on our website, along with other resources, on the General Licensing Process webpage, under General Licensing Resources > Resources for Applying for a Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Business License. 

For more information about preparing for LPHE licensing and how to work with your local government on retail registration, please reference our Aug. 31 bulletin.

Please contact OCM customer service via our Contact Us webpage if you have general questions about the application process.