Medical Cannabis

Only patients who are legal Minnesota residents and have been certified with one of the qualifying conditions are eligible to receive medical cannabis in Minnesota.

Qualifying conditions

Alzheimer's disease

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Autism spectrum disorder (must meet DSM-5)

Cancer*

Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder

Chronic pain

Glaucoma

HIV/AIDS

Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease

Intractable pain

Irritable bowel syndrome (effective Aug. 1, 2023)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (effective Aug. 1, 2023)

Obstructive sleep apnea

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy

Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Sickle cell disease

Terminal illness, with a probable life expectancy of less than one year*

Tourette syndrome

DURING your visit, give your email address to your health care practitioner. Ask for an appointment summary and a list of your current medications. Take this to your initial visit at your Medical Cannabis Dispensary.

AFTER your health care practitioner certifies your condition, you will receive an email from the Office of Medical Cannabis that contains:

Confirmation of your condition being certified by your health care practitioner.

Your unique online enrollment link for the Medical Cannabis Registry.

Once you receive your certification email, you are now ready to enroll! Follow the link in the email to enroll (check your spam or junk folder in case you do not see the email in your regular inbox).

If you need help managing your Medical Cannabis Registry account or picking up your medical cannabis, you can add a caregiver, parent/legal guardian, or spouse to your account at this time.

AFTER you have paid the enrollment fee, we will send you a payment confirmation by email. Your completed enrollment application will be reviewed by Office of Medical Cannabis staff. This may take up to 30 days, and you will receive an email as soon as your application has been processed. Office of Medical Cannabis staff may contact you by email if we need additional information.

NOTE: Patients registered in Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Program must re-enroll on a yearly basis if they want to continue participating in the program.

Once your enrollment is approved, you can access your Medical Cannabis Registry account and pick up medical cannabis at your nearest Medical Cannabis Dispensary.

BEFORE you go to your Medical Cannabis Dispensary:

Complete and submit the Patient Self-Evaluation online (available in your Medical Cannabis Registry account). NOTE: A registered caregiver can complete the Patient Self-Evaluation for you. You must complete a new Patient Self-Evaluation every time you purchase medical cannabis.

Schedule your appointment.

NOTE: The Office of Medical Cannabis does not approve the Patient Self-Evaluation or dispense medical cannabis. Medical Cannabis Dispensary staff will approve your Patient Self-Evaluation prior to or at the time of pick up.

What to bring:

A pharmacist at the Medical Cannabis Dispensary will review your account and recommend a medication.

Your government-issued photo ID (your caregiver must bring theirs when picking up medicine).

A list of your prescribed medications (for initial appointment or if your medications change).

The visit summary from your health care practitioner who certified your condition (for initial appointment).

Payment for your medicine. Payment options vary by location.