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Minnesota Cannabis Sales Top $250M in First Year
15 Sep
Summary
- Minnesota's cannabis market exceeded $250 million in sales within its first year.
- Sales generated over $45 million in tax revenue for the state.
- A federal hemp ban threatens the market's lower-potency THC products.
The legal cannabis market in Minnesota has generated substantial revenue in its inaugural year, surpassing $250 million in sales. This total encompasses $150 million from adult-use products and $100 million from medical cannabis.
Collectively, these sales, along with hemp-derived edibles and beverages, have yielded $45.6 million in tax revenue for the state. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management reports that over 300 new businesses have been licensed, with a notable 43% identified as social equity applicants.
Plant cultivation has also seen a dramatic rise, with 102 license holders now cultivating nearly half a million plants, a significant increase from the previous year. Despite this growth, the industry faces an impending federal ban on hemp, which would impose a strict .4mg THC per serving limit, a sharp contrast to the current 5mg standard for many products. The state's cannabis management office is actively assisting hemp businesses in adapting to these upcoming federal regulations.
